Excelerol Review – Should You Use It?

Excelerol Overview

Nootropics, or brain boosting supplements, are becoming all the rage these days.

Ever since the movie Limitless, more and more people are taking notice of the possibility that something like that can happen to them.

And while what happens in the movie is a huge exaggeration, there is a kernel of truth to the idea. There are actually supplements that have the ability to boost your cognitive abilities.

One of these supplements is called Excelerol.

Excelerol is widely available, which is yet another indication that these supplements are taking hold.

The pill is made to support memory, focus, concentration, and alertness. It’s designed for busy students, up-and-coming professionals, and anyone who wants an edge that can help them work more effectively to meet their goals.

So let’s take a close look at this supplement and see what it’s made of, if it works, how it works, and whether or not it’s right for you.

What is Excelerol?

Excelerol is marketed as a brain health supplement.

The makers of the product claim that when you pop a pill, your brain fog will disappear.

They also claim to be “America’s #1 brain supplement.” But to that I say: “prove it.” (In due time, my friends. In due time.)

On their website, they have a nifty little chart that details all the ways that their product is worlds better than the competition brain boosters.

Excelerol compare and contrast with other brain health supplements — Image: xcelerol.com

Notice the two little red X’s at the bottom of the chart?

In essence, Excelerol is saying they are the only brain supplement that is doctor recommended and clinically tested. This is a pretty bold claim, so we’ll dissect it to find the truth.

Overall, looking at the Excelerol website doesn’t really inspire confidence. It’s quite basic, with very little information about the company, and stock images galore.

Excelerol website does not inspire confidence to buy their focus pills — Image: 123rf.com

Finally, if you want to get your hands on some Excelerol just to try it… good luck. Unfortunately, you can’t just buy the pills like you would any other product ever. Rather, you have to sign-up to their “Limited Time Offer,” which puts you in their auto-ship / auto-bill system.

It’s a damn crying shame. And while it says you can cancel anytime, I’m sure they don’t make it easy.

Excelerol Ingredients and How They Work

Alright, but what if the product really does work? Will we still keep a record of wrongs? Well, let’s have a look at what’s in the stuff.

With more and more of these brain boosting supplements coming to market, we’re starting to see certain ingredients show up frequently, and others that are a little less common.

Excelerol has all of the above. In fact, there’s a TON of ingredient in these supplements.

Excelerol contains a lot of ingredients in their brain supplement — Image: excelerol.com

Here’s a quick rundown of each ingredient and if/how they’re useful:

Vitamin B12 helps to normalize the functioning of the brain, especially in the elderly (Source)
Niacinamide is another b-vitamin and is commonly “taken for Alzheimer’s disease and age-related loss of thinking skills” (Source)

Excelerol has certain ingredients that may help with Alzheimer's and dementia — Image: choicemutual.com

Guarana Extract contains an “impressive range of stimulants” such as caffeine (Source), but studies have found it has no effect on focus and concentration (Source)
Kola Nut Extract is similar to coffee in that it can boost metabolism, aid in digestion, increase circulation, and improve energy levels (Source)
DMAE is often used as a concentration- and mood-enhancer, and one study has found it delivers a “better feeling of wellbeing” in some people (Source)

Alpha Lean 7 contains DMAE — DMAE Chemical Compound. empowersperformance.com

Acetyl L-Carnitine can act as a powerful antioxidant for the brain to help protect cells from oxidative damage, and is shown to reduce mitochondrial decay (Source)
Bacopa Monnieri Extract is used to alleviate anxiety. It’s also thought to be a nootropic substance that can “safely enhance cognitive performance” (Source)
Peppermint Oil is found to “enhance memory… and improve alertness.” (Source)
Tulsi Extract, also known as ‘Holy Basil’, is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to combat the anxiety and stress of life (Source)
Green Tea Extract has many health benefits including antioxidant and fat burning properties, and might even reduce risk of chronic diseases (Source)

green tea extract — Green Tea Extract – Source: Livin3.com

Ginkgo Biloba Extract may help prevent memory loss and improve attention, however, studies have shown this claim to be tenuous at best (Source)
Rhodiola Extract, according to Healthline.com, this ingredient “may help strengthen the body’s response to physical stressors like exercise and psychological stressors such as fatigue and depression” (Source)
Phosphatidylserine, according to WebMD, “plays an important role in keeping your mind and memory sharp” (Source)
L-Tyrosine is a precursor to neurotransmitters, particularly dopamine and norepinephrine. One study found it “prevents some of the cognitive decline in response to physical stressors” but is not safe to take long-term (Source)

Excelerol contains L-Tyrosine, an ingredient that helps with memory and focus — Image: examinedexistence.com

White and Black Tea Extracts provide antioxidant protection and caffeine (Source)
Alpha GPC has been shown to potentially have a positive effect on Alzheimer’s disease and enhance memory and cognitive function. (Source)
Citicoline is a psychostimulant nootropic, and it increases a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine that helps support numerous cognitive abilities (Source)
Huperzine Extract, according to WebMD, is a highly-purified drug that originates in a plant, and is commonly “used for Alzheimer’s disease, memory and learning enhancement, and age-related memory impairment” (Source)

Huperzine is an ingredient in Excelerol — Image: alibaba.com

Vinpocetine acts as a vasodilator and nootropic to improve memory and concentration. And it has been found to “improve dementia symptoms in patients with various brain diseases.” (Source)

Whoa! Talk about a marathon. This ingredient list is SO long that it reminds me of that kid in high school that crams his paper with 10-point words (and totally out of context!) to make it sound like he knows what he’s talking about. But it’s all just a cover up.

The ingredient list in Excelerol brain booster is extremely long — Image: dailyteachingtools.com

Or is it? I mean, the individual ingredients seem beneficial for proper brain functioning, focus, and memory.

But alas, most of them are couched in Excelerol’s proprietary blend, so we don’t really know if there’s enough of each ingredient to really be effective.

So what about those ‘Clinical Studies’?

On their FAQ page, they explicitly say…

“Yes, the ingredients in excelerol are backed by extensive clinical and scientific research. For more information on our ingredients please see our ingredients and clinical studies page.”

Excelerol claims their brain booster has undergone clinical trials, but there is no evidence of this on their website — Image: excelerol.com

Naturally, I then visited their ingredients and clinical studies pages… and guess what? Not a single study. Not even a mention of a study. I mean, they didn’t even try.

Excelerol says they have clinical studies that back their product, but they don't link to any at all. — Image: www.50-best.com

Excelerol User Reviews

So far no good. But let’s give Excelerol the benefit of the doubt and see what the reviews say.

On Amazon.com, the Excelerol reviews are mostly glowing. So-called reviewers are writing things like: “Great Buy!”, “Best Product!”, “Worked for Me!!!” or some other variation of a super-phony review.

Yup, these reviews can’t be trusted. Not even at a glance. But just to be sure, I ran it through a couple of my favorite fake-review-spotting-tools, and what I found definitely confirmed my suspicions.

Fakespot.com, for instance, found that only 33% of the reviews are real and can be trusted. They go on to say “Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.” Well damn.

Excelerol failed Fakespot.com test and they found high degree of deception because of fake reviews — Image: fakespot.com

And for good measure, the statistics from another tool called Review Meta are just as shocking. They gave Excelerol a BIG FAT FAIL because there were too many “unnatural reviews detected.”

Excelerol has fake reviews — Image: reviewmeta.com

The negative reviews complained of too many side effects (which we’ll get to!), or simply that the product did not work at all to increase focus, concentration, or memory.

On the company’s website, they have several videos of (alleged) user testimonials. But shoot, trust is a fragile thing, once it’s broken it’s damn hard to earn it back.

Excelerol has video testimonials on their site, but it's difficult to know whether or not we can trust them to be real — Image: excelerol.com

Excelerol vs. Adderall

A lot of people are wondering how Excelorol compares to Adderall. And let me just say… it’s no coincidence that Excelerol is made to sound like Adderall when said aloud.

Although both are meant to be taken orally for concentration and focus, that’s where the similarities end.

Excelerol is not a prescription drug. You can buy it online from the comfort of your home… no need for a doctor’s prescription. Adderall, on the other hand, is a drug through and through. It can only be obtained (legally) with a prescription in hand. (Source)

Adderall has a history of helping to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. And while you’ll find cute little ingredients like Peppermint Oil and Gingko Biloba in Excelerol, Adderall comes with the heavy artillery, so to speak, as it contains amphetamine — an extremely potent central nervous system stimulant.

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Adderall is a prescription drug, unlike Excelerol — Image: goodrx.com

It’s considered by many high-school and college students a miracle drug for the way it puts you in the zone and allows you to stay focused and burn the midnight oil in preparation for exams. And it does work wonders for those with ADHD. But studies are finding it does little-to-nothing for those without the disorder. (Source)

According to another study, the most common side effects of Adderall include:

insomnia
decreased appetite
weight loss
headache
dry mouth
and nervousness

Adderall comes with it's own side effects, like headache and nervousness — Image: emergency.com.au

So the two are really apples and oranges.

If you suffer with chronic ADHD, then Adderall may be the way to go. But if you’re just looking for a moderate boost in focus and concentration, then OTC nootropics are probably your best bet.

Excelerol FAQ’s

Who makes it?

The company behind Excelerol is called Accelerated Intelligence Inc. They are located in Wilmington, Deleware.

The manufacturer of Excelerol is Accelerated Intelligence Inc. — Image: acceleratedintelligence.org

For such a young company (founded in 2007), they have quite a number of feathers in their cap. And from the sounds of it, they’re pretty legit.

The company behind Excelerol has done a lot since 2007 — Image: acceleratedintelligence.org

So you would think they could spring for a new website that’s not so… DIY. Currently they’re running a stock template from Squarespace that SO many rookie entrepreneurs and small businesses use. Makes you wonder.

Accelerated Intelligence Inc website — Image: acceleratedintelligence.org

How do I take it?

According to the makers of the product, you take 1-2 capsules a day or as recommended by a health professional. You are not to exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours. Warning, sarcasm ahead: Thanks so much Excelerol for being super clear about how many of your pills to pop. Much appreciated.

How to take Enzyte — Image: https://www.health.harvard.edu

How long does it take to work?

As with similar products, you should notice effects withing 15-30 minutes from taking Excelerol. In this way, the products is fairly fast-acting.

Are there any Side Effects?

You might experience side effects from taking this product, especially if you’re sensitive to stimulants. Although Excelerol isn’t super heavy on stimulants, the formula does contain caffeine and other ingredients that can put you on edge.

Excelerol contains stimulants and so you might experience side effects — Image: redbubble.com

Here are the common side effects that users experience:

headache
trouble sleeping
adrenal fatigue
giddiness
nausea
anxiety
etc

Is it safe to take?

Excelerol is relatively safe to take. But again, if you have a sensitivity to stimulants, you should stay away from this product.

Excelerol is relatively safe to use — Image: excelerol.com

(*NOTE* Unfortunately, the makers of the product aren’t super clear about the dosage. This leaves users wondering if they should take 2 pills per day, 3 pills, or 5 or 6 pills. Of course, users shouldn’t exceed 6 pills in 24 hours, but 2-6 pills is a BIG window and opens up the possibility of getting your dosage totally wrong, making it potentially dangerous.)

Where to Buy Excelerol?

You can purchase Excelerol through several different websites, including Excelerol’s own site. But remember, if you buy through them directly, they’ll put you on the auto-billing cycle, which could be a total pain in the ass.

Of course, you can also find just a one-month supply of the product on Amazon.com, GNC.com, Walmart.com, and various other online retailers… but this gets even pricier.

How much is it?

If you buy Accelleral you will be flushing your money down the toilet. — Image: greenlivingideas.com

Compared to other nootropics and brain health supplements, Excelerol is definitely on the expensive end. In fact, it’s one of the most expensive I’ve ever seen.

The price for a one-month supply from the manufacturer is about $90! From other websites, this supplement will put you back $100… each and every month. Yikes.

Excelerol is one of the most expensive nootropics i've ever seen — Image: memegenerator.net

Search around, you’ll find many decent nootropic products that range between $10-$30. Sometimes they’ll get in the $50 range… but sheesh… almost $100 for Excelerol?!

Is there a guarantee?

I was surprised to learn that Excelerol offers a 90-day money-back guarantee. A rather generous guarantee in my opinion.

If for any reason you are unhappy with any of our products at any time during the first 90 days you may return them for a full refund or replacement at no cost to you. You only pay for the S & H.

Excelerol Pros and Cons

Performix SST is a love it or hate it kind of supplement. — thereadersroom.org

Advantages of Excelerol

It’s widely available
The ingredients are all natural
The capsules are vegetarian

Disadvantages of Excelerol

It’s pretty expensive
The ordering and payment options are confusing and scary
Plenty of negative reviews from people saying it doesn’t work
Fake reviews galore!
It’s not clinically tested to be effective
There is a high degree of deception around this product

Recommendation

Excelerol is not worth it — Image: fbcdeerpark.com

You just want a brain boosting supplement that works. And I know you don’t want to drop $100 on a product that doesn’t deliver results. So let’s quickly recap.

The formula has some decent ingredients, but the proprietary blend that totals 325 mgs doesn’t leave much room for those 17 other ingredients to be very effective at all.

The reviews are mostly fake and deceptive. And the price, again, is pretty exorbitant… especially for a pill that is supposedly clinically tested, but doesn’t back this claim with real studies.

Excelerol doesn't back up claims with proof of clinical trials or studies — Image: memegenerator.net

So while Excelerol might look like a legit product to the untrained eye, it’s definitely not a quality nootropic (for the value), and simply not recommended.

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Supplements To Take (and NOT Take) After A Prohormone Cycle

You have finished your 4 to 6 week cycle with the prohormone of your choice. You have gained an impressive amount of muscle mass and your strength has peaked beyond what you could have expected. You heeded the warnings of veteran prohormone users and supplemented during the cycle with a variety of products that supported your gains while keeping estrogen levels at bay. Now that your pre-determined prohormone time frame is over, the only thing you have to worry about is fending off fan-girls, right? Wrong.

The reality is even with the on-cycle support supplements, you are facing encroaching estrogen levels as well as possible liver hepatotoxicity. Don’t get me wrong, you are well ahead of the game if you supplemented during the cycle, but keep in mind that the stronger the prohormone, the higher chance for side effects.

Post-cycle supplementation is just as important, if not more so, than on-cycle support. This is when you break out the big guns in order to retain as much of that muscle mass and strength as possible. Let’s take a look at the supplements that have the primary function to offset any potential side effects while maintaining your on-cycle results.

Is there really a need for post-cycle therapy?

The short answer: Absolutely. Now for the lengthy list of reasons why. There are several reasons why you need to invest in post-cycle therapy (PCT) supplementation; all of which go hand in hand. It’s not easy to hear but you are going to lose a portion of the gains you made once the prohormone cycle comes to an end. How much you keep is going to depend on how quickly you can boost your natural testosterone levels while suppressing the body’s estrogen levels. This is not an easy task, hence the need for the right post-cycle supplements.

Restoring your body’s natural production of testosterone

If you are supplementing with a testosterone-driving prohormone, why are your T-levels an issue? Supplementing with a synthetic form of testosterone effectively puts your body’s natural production on hold. Your body’s constant need for balance triggers this response once it realizes your testosterone levels are through the roof. At the same time, it increases your estrogen production. Again, the body likes balance. On-cycle support will help with the rise in estrogen levels but as soon as that prohormone cycle stops, you’re left with low testosterone and plenty of estrogen.

Ridding the body of estrogen while suppressing growing estrogen levels

This is where the trouble begins. It is testosterone, not estrogen, that promotes lean muscle tissue growth and maintenance. The more estrogen you have, the faster your hard-earned muscle is going to fade way and be replaced with that feminine softness you admire so much in your girlfriend. You didn’t just spend all that time and money to throw it away, right? Therefore, your quest is two-fold on a hormonal level: increase testosterone and decrease estrogen. The right PCT can do just that.

Restore your liver to optimal functioning capacity

You cannot forget about your liver. It is the filtration station within the body. One of the many types of services it provides you is estrogen metabolism. Since you need to boot harmful estrogen from your system, you need the liver back up and running at full speed again. The problem is that by using a prohormone, you essentially put your liver on double duty. Not only does it have its usual lineup, such as blood cleaning and bile extraction, to take care of, it must also filter and eliminate the harmful compounds from the prohormone. (Remember, a prohormone isn’t exactly the safest supplement you could be taking.You do so at your own risk.) This increased workload of filtering toxins puts the liver at risk for hepatotoxicity, which is strain and/or damage to the liver. If left unchecked, it could lead to irreparable damage. Trust me, you don’t want your liver checking out. You only have one and you need it if you plan on living to see retirement. A worthwhile PCT will assist the liver in detoxifying the body while giving it the boost it needs to get back up to speed.

As you can see, taking a PCT supplement is essential if you want to restore order in your body and hold on to the muscle you’ve earned. Let’s take a look at the PCT ingredients that are going to give you the most bang for your buck.

Supplements NOT to Take

Ergogenic Aids

There is still some debate on this. Ergogenic aids can be summed up as any performance-enhancing supplement from mild (coffee) to extreme (borderline banned thermogenic supplements). One side of the argument is that you’ll have enough of a boost from your prohormone. Since growth hormone levels are increasing in your body, you may notice an amplification in aggressive drive. This seems to be enough for most individuals.

The other side of the debate is that since the cycle is so short, you don’t have much time to pack on a great deal of muscle mass. Therefore, you need every edge you can get. Whether it’s on-cycle or post-cycle, proponents claim that most ergogenic aids are going to help accelerate performance as well as recovery.

My recommendation would be to gauge how you feel. Everyone is going to have a different reaction to prohormones and the support supplements. If you find you’re lagging in your workout on-cycle and/or post-cycle, then you may need to enlist the help of an ergogenic aid.

Personally, I think the best time to take one is post-cycle as you no longer have the constant flow of increasing growth hormone in your body to provide the same level of aggressive drive. Save the performance booster for when you really need it, if you end up needing it at all.

Multiple Pro-hormones

Again, another subject for debate. There are two schools of thought:

Play it safe with one prohormone.
Stack for success.

If this is your first prohormone experience, then I’d highly recommend using only one prohormone. You don’t know how your body is going to react to it. Stacking will double the risk of nasty estrogen-based side effects and the worst part about it is that you won’t be sure which prohormone is the cause. What’s more, if a side effect does occur, by using more than one prohormone, you are increasing the intensity of that side effect. For instance:

Prohormone A is known to cause the preliminary stages of balding (users claim there is a 50/50 chance it may affect you)
Prohormone B is well known to cause full on balding (users guarantee you are going to lose your hair)
Result of using both: You can kiss your head of hair goodbye.

Again, if you’ve never used prohormones before, start with one. See how your body responds. In the future, if you want to go for a second round, then you can make the stacked judgment call. If you do go the stacked route, you absolutely NEED a prescription-grade SERM (see above). There is just no way around it.

Conclusion

After all of the brutal workouts, intense nutrition, and rigid supplementation you’ve put yourself through, you have finally achieved a respectable amount of muscle mass in a short window of time. Now comes the moment when you must stay just as dedicated, if not more so, to ensure you’re able to avoid any common side effects of your prohormone cycle.

What’s more, that hard-earned muscle mass is at risk. If you want to restore your body’s functions to optimal levels while keeping your physique, then you must make the investment for post-cycle therapy supplementation. Don’t let yourself become one of the prohormone horror stories you read about on the web. Plan ahead and reap the benefits.

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Alpha Male Stack for Men Review

Alpha Male Stack for Men Overview

Bodybuilding supplements have come a long way. When more and more guys became serious about lifting, but didn’t want to deal with the side effects (and not to mention the illegality) of steroids, the need for real alternatives became clear. Guys started with pre workout powders or testosterone boosters, and gradually from there, began combining different supplements into stacks. Now stacks are all the rage, and to be honest, they should be. Putting together the right combination of factors can really make a difference to your program and your body.

Alpha Male Stack for Men is made by Shredz. It’s a combination of 4 supplements put together with the goal of making you strong and ripped. Specifically, the benefits you can expect are:

Greater muscle strength
Enhanced post workout recovery
Increase in lean muscle mass
Boosted energy and endurance
More power

So what are these 4 supplements that make up the Alpha Male Stack for Men?

Shredz Burner is the fat burner in the bunch. It turns up your thermogenic effect with Yohimbine, Gugglesterones, Green Tea Extract, and Acetyl L-Carnitine, and Caffeine. These are all pretty commonly found ingredients in fat burners. The Yohimbine acts as a stimulant for energy and focus. The Green Tea and Gugglesterones provide antioxidant protection. And the Acetyl L-Carnitine burns fat.

Shredz Detox can boost your immune system with Raspberry Ketones, African Mango, Lychee Fruit Extract, Echinacia, Niacin, Psyllium Husk, and a dash of Vitamin B12 for energy.

Shredz Testosterone will boost your testosterone levels, which are basically what makes a man a man. In fact, this is where the idea of Alpha Male comes from. The more testosterone you have, the more Alpha you feel. Unfortunately, aging means less and less natural testosterone production, so a natural supplement is a great way to reverse that process. Ingredients in Shredz Testosterone are Eurycoma Longifolia, Fenugreek, and Anacyclus Pyrethum.

Shredz Creatine can increase the ability of your muscles to work hard, which means your intense workouts will yield bigger, better results. What goes into this formula is Creatine which makes your muscles work harder, Beta Alanine which fights off muscle fatigue, and L-Arginine which increases vascularity.

How to Use Alpha Male Stack for Men

At breakfast, you’ll take 1 Burner, 1 Detox, and 1 Testosterone.
Pre workout, take 1 Burner and 2 Creatine.
Post workout, take 2 Creatine.
At lunch (or mid afternoon), take Detox and 1 Testosterone.
At dinner or Bedtime, take 1 Testosterone.

Alpha Male Stack for Men Pros and Cons

Advantages of Alpha Male Stack for Men

It’s a comprehensive program to help get you in your best shape.
Lots of great Alpha Male Stack for Men reviews from guys who say it’s worked really well for them.

Disadvantages of Alpha Male Stack for Men

It’s expensive.
There’s caffeine and yohimbe in the Burner product, which may end up being too much stimulant.
Lots of negative reviews, especially about the customer service.

Where to Buy

You can purchase Alpha Male Stack for Men online through the Shredz website or Amazon. You can also pick it up at GNC. The stack costs $255 at Shredz, but you can get it for $175 at Amazon

Conclusion

As you know, I like the idea of a stack. The right one can really propel your workouts and your results to a whole new level. Unfortunately, for the money, I don’t think Alpha Male Stack for Men is the one you’re looking for.

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BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack Review

BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack Overview

Supplement stacks can be really effective when you’re trying to reach your cutting goals. They can help you with more energy for your workouts, more efficient fat burning, even appetite suppression so you can stick to your calorie restrictions. Of course, they each have their own specialties and focuses. The one we’re looking at today is the BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack, and it places most of its focus on improving hormone levels and ratios.

BPI Sports is pretty well known in the business, and you can buy their supplements pretty easily. They’re available online as well as in stores. They make all sorts of products for all sorts of bodybuilding goals. The BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack is a little unique in that you buy it as a single product but it really includes 2 distinct products, each of which can be used on its own in addition to together. The two products are: GRP HD and Test.

What Is GRP HD?

This is what they call an HGH (or Human Growth Hormone) Releaser. What that means is that it stimulates your glands to secrete an increased amount of HGH. With more HGH, you’re fitter, stronger, better rested, and you even feel younger. When our bodies are young, we have an abundance of the stuff. But as we get older, we make less and less, and that has a huge effect on our ability to build and maintain lean muscle mass and burn fat.

GRP HD (Growth Factor Releasing Peptide) uses a proprietary blend of ingredients that may actually increase our body’s ability to produce and release Human Growth Hormone. Included in the blend are: Chinese Wedelia, Yellow Gentian, Kudzu, Eucommia, Indian Banyan, and Southern Elder. Unfortunately, they don’t offer explanations of how any of these increases HGH. I did some searching myself, and there’s really nothing out there explaining how these ingredients will effect HGH production.

What Is Test?

The Test in the BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack is a testosterone support agent. Our bodies also produce less and less testosterone as we age, so taking something that can increase that amount naturally will have a strong positive effect on our athletic performance. Test uses dual action to both increase testosterone and decrease the effect of estrogen, to make it that much more powerful. The ingredients in Test include: Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Japanese Knotweed, Indian Kino Tree Bark, and Clove. Again, there’s no explanation of how any of these increases testosterone and/or reduces estrogen, and I haven’t been able to find that information independently.

Instructions are to take 1 GRP HD capsule and 1 Test capsule each day, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach.

BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack Pros and Cons

Advantages of BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack

The idea of taking an HGH releaser with a testosterone booster is a good one for anyone looking to increase lean muscle mass and tone while getting rid of fat.
You can pick it up at GNC.

Disadvantages of BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack

It’s very expensive.
The two formulas don’t use any of the ingredients we expect to see with HGH and Test boosters.
We couldn’t find BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack reviews from customers who’ve used it.

Where to Buy

You can purchase BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack at GNC or online, but I gotta warn you. It’s pretty expensive. A one month supply costs anywhere from $72 to $90.

Conclusion

I totally like the idea of this stack, but I don’t see how BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack will work in the real world. It’s expensive, and there’s no real indication that the ingredients will do what they say they do. Do a little homework and you should be able to find a great HGH Releaser and Test Booster that you can put together as a stack.

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Alpha ZXT Review – Miracle Supplement Or Hoax?

So it’s Sunday and I’m sitting in a local burger place waiting on my takeout order when I come across yet another ad for “amazing nootropic” supplement that celebrities are using to increase their IQ dramatically. The name of this supplement is none other then Alpha ZXT, which almost sounds like a new car or something.

“Imagine, for just $199 a month you too could be driving the all new 2015 Acura Alpha ZXT” pitch line comes to mind.

The ad is being featured on Yahoo, and the celebrity names being tossed around reads like a “Who’s Who” of Hollywood. Jamie Foxx is taking it, so is Bradley Cooper, even Denzel Washington. It’s apparently a clear pill that can give you a 400% increase in your IQ, boosting both your memory and productivity, and give you laser like focus.

But, what the hell is it, and more importantly, WHAT is in it?

What is it?
Our Problem With It
Are Celebrities REALLY Using It?
My Personal Test Results
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommendation

What is Alpha ZXT?

If you visit the official website, there’s alot of talk about how great it is for attention, working memory, long term memory, and information processing, but not alot of talk about what’s actually in it.

What we do know is that it contains Phosphatidylcholine, which is actually a vital substance found in every cell in the human body. It has shown a bit of promise at helping to slow down aging related process and improved brain functioning and memory capacity in patients with dementia, but the results are still inconclusive. (Source: 1)

Intrigued, I decided to order a bottle myself and here’s a rundown of ALL of the ingredients:

St Johns Wort
Glutamine
Bacopa Monnieri
Ginkgo Biloba
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Dimethylaminoethanol Bitatrate
Vinpocetine

It’s unclear which ingredient is the primary one, but my guess it would be the combo of Vinpocetine and St. Johns Wort. St. Johns Wort has been shown (at least in limited trials) to help with symptoms of depression, as well as help with anxiety, and trouble sleeping.

With that said, however, there is no evidence that it can help with ADD / ADHD symptoms, at least not by itself. Glutamine is simply an amino acid that is actually found naturally in the body. Unlike St. Johns Wort, Glutamine is used for treatment of ADHD symptoms, and is actually one of the most abundant amino acids in the body. (Source: 2)

Bacopa Monnier is an herb native to most continents, and has been traditionally used as a neurological tonic and cognitive enhancer. In a clinical study conducted and released in July of 2008, Bacopa Monnier was shown to help older individuals (65 + years of age) by increasing cognitive performance as opposed to those in a placebo group. (Source: 3)

I have taken Gingko Biloba on its own before and definitely noticed an increase in short and long term memory.

Our Problem With It

The problem with this supplement is not REALLY the supplement itself, it’s more about the marketing behind it that really seems to grind my gears. For one, while all these ads LOVE to boast that A-List celebs from around the world are taking their supplement, nothing can be further from the truth.

Example…in one of the ads, Denzel Washington is claimed to have named this supplement specifically as the inspiration for his HUGE film successes.

He is literally quoted as saying “I would not be able to have the energy I have, the focus and ability to memorize my movie lines after just reading them once – if it wasn’t for Alpha ZXT ”

Now, I did EXTENSIVE research to try and find this supposed speech, and there was not one SHRED of evidence he even gave it.

Another one is Tiger Woods being featured on the cover of Time Magazine, with the caption “Tigers Tale: Credits Brain Boosting Clear Pill as biggest trick for success…” Here’s the cover in case you missed it:

And again, total false advertisement….Here’s the REAL cover of the Time Magazine Article.

Does anyone else see some mention of some “Clear Pill” that he credits to dominating the PGA tour??? I didn’t think so…Very cleverly Photoshopped I might ad.

Another FALSE testimonial I’ve come across with many other of these so called “brain boosting nootropics” including Addium and Brainstorm Elite, includes the claim that it’s been featured in a Forbes Article titled “Alpha ZXT: Viagra For The Brain.” Here it is in case you missed it:

However, if you look at the REAL Forbes article, there is no mention whatsoever about it.

Another thing I noticed in one of the specific ads is that they keep talking up this supplement, but made a goof that I guess they forgot to fix during editing. Specifically, they mention a competing product within the so-called 14 Day test results they supposedly did with it, mentioning a product called Brainstorm Elite within the article. Check it out below:

You’ll also see the same thing with the National Geographic cover they use in the upper right hand corner of the ad. Here’s a photo of the real cover taken from the National Geographic website.

Again, no mention of Alpha ZXT (or Brainstorm Elite) or whatever scam they are running for the day.

Yet another thing they mention is that Dr. Oz himself specifically endorses the use of it as a safe and effective alternative to prescription medications like aderal. However, if you actually watch the full episode they are mentioning in this article, you will find no such mention of it.

This is not the first time Dr Oz’s name has been used to promote a pill, and he has done a pretty good job at combating this by establishing Oz Watch, which warns consumers about marketers illegally using his likeness to promote their supplements.

Fake Comments

There’s also a bunch of comments at the bottom of the article that speak nothing but high praises for Alpha ZXT, but if you try to post a comment yourself…nothing happens. Check out my screencast below:

I tried several times to leave a comment, even going so far as to using different browsers, and no comment was posted.

Update 6/3/2015 – Now They’re Saying Stephen Hawking is using it!

So I wake up this morning and shoot over to yahoo this morning for my daily dose of the days events, and low and behold what do i see? None other then another ad, this time with the title “Hawking Predicts ‘Biggest Event In Human History'”.

Intrigued, I decide to click on the ad and wouldn’t you know it, they are now saying Stephen Hawking declared on a recent interview with Anderson Cooper that “this pill will change humanity”.

Here’s the ad in case you missed it:

On the supposed “Discovery Magazine” article it still has all the usual suspects, including statements that celebrities like Tiger Woods, Bill Gates, and Will Smith are taking it, but now they’re saying Stephen Hawking is calling this pill “revolutionary”.

Finding the interview proved virtually impossible…I tried searching the CNN website, google, and a variety of other sources to see if Anderson Cooper even interviewed Stephen Hawking, with no success.

Well, it turns out (if you were surprised anyway) that Hawking did NOT say that….Instead in the REAL article (wasn’t even an interview with Anderson Cooper) he was talking about Artificial intelligence and how “Success in AI would be the biggest even in human history”.

Here’s the article on Geek.com if you’re interested.

Update! (6/20/2015) Now James Cameron Uses It…

This just keeps getting better and better…or worse and worse depending on how you look at it. I was again browsing through Yahoos homepage this morning and this time I came across a sponsored post that screamed “He Found This Inside An Abandoned Missile Silo?”

It turns out “he” is non other then James Cameron, the billionaire director. According to the article I’m reading here, Cameron apparently discovered old rocket propulsion systems….That’s. Literally. It.

Who would have thought that by filming in an abandoned missile silo you might actually come across old rocket propulsion systems?? Shocker…

Anyways, the article goes into an in-depth “interview” with James Cameron, who attributes much of his success to none other then Alpha ZXT. Apparently it helped him increase his IQ and gave him a consistent and reliable level of focus, as well as helping improve memory and cognition.

Well, it turns out that this, not surprisingly, is 100% Bulls$%t…

First off, here’s an image of the sponsored ad on Yahoo. You can clearly see that it says the story appeared on Viral Nova, but when you click on the ad you’re taken to a “Discovery Mag” newstory. As usual, this is not the REAL Discovery Mag website, but one intended to appear like one…

The fact that the URL is discover mag news (DOT) com should have raised a red flag to most people, but I can see how most might miss it.

Second, here’s the ACTUAL Viral Nova article about the abandoned missile silo. Clearly, it has nothing to do with James Cameron, and is actually pretty eery looking through all the pics they posted.

My Personal Results and Findings

Like I mentioned earlier in the review, I decided to purchase a bottle for testing myself and finally got around to trying it for the last few days. The first thing I wanted to notice was the STRIKING similarities between Alpha ZXT and another recently tested supplement called Neuro 3x.

I had written about Neuro 3x back in October, and one of our product testers named John tried it out, with very little in the way of results. If you look at the labels of both Neuro3X AND Alpha ZXT you’ll see that they completely identical, with literally the only difference being the name of the product.

The other thing I noted was the apparent similarities in the ingredients…in fact, the ingredients are EXACTLY the same.

So, knowing this do you think the results would be that much different from taking it? Instead of John testing this supplement out I decided to try it myself and report my results.

To be honest, I didn’t really notice any difference after taking it. There was no sudden moments of clarity, no mind altering focus or concentration, and certainly no improvement in memory.

I decided to “up the ante” and take 2 capsules at once (which is not recommended) and if anything I felt a slight sense of calm and focus, but again, nothing dramatic.

Frequently Asked Questions We Get

How Do I Take It?

On the label it says you should take 1 capsule 30 minutes before breakfast with water. It also says you can take 1 more pill, but not to exceed later in the day. I always recommend that you take supplements like this on a full stomach first to asses your tolerance.

How Long Does It Take To Work?

Well, if you buy into the marketing, you’ll start feeling the effects in minutes. For me, it didn’t quite work that way. I would say if I felt “anything” it was probably about an hour and a half after I took it.

Can I Buy This In Stores?

I visited my local GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Walmart, and Walgreens / CVS, and none of them carried the supplement (which is not surprising). I also checked online retailers like Amazon, eBay, and others and came up short.

Does It Cause Any Side Effects?

This part is unclear. I, for one, didn’t experience any negative effects from taking Alpha ZXT. However, with that said ANY supplement has the potential to cause side effects. If you look at some of the reviews below, one guy names Nathan actually experienced a withdrawal effect from it, stating he had been ill with a fever and chills the last few days.

Of course there’s no way to be sure it was caused by the supplement, and it could be a complete coincidence for all we know.

To be on the safe side, I would recommend you check with your physician prior to taking this (or really any) supplement to be sure it’s safe for you to take.

Is It Really Better Then Adderall?

In my personal opinion, absolutely NOT. I’ve taken adderall before, and if you’ve ever tried it, you KNOW it starts working very quickly. The marketing says its “600% more potent then adderall”…this is complete BS. Trust me, this is NOT legal adderall.

Who Makes It?

This is a bit of a mystery. I searched around on the US Patent Office to see if it was trademarked, but it wasn’t. There’s no mention of an address on their site, and I couldn’t see WHO exactly manufactures it.

How Do I Cancel?

You can cancel your order by either calling their customer support phone number, which is 1-855-962-7747, or by sending them an email at support@alphazxt.com.

You can request a refund, but as it turns out it’s not so easy. For one, many have complained that they can’t get through to anyone via the customer support phone number. Some have even said they’ve sent an email and never received a reply.

I tried their phone number and, while it didn’t even ring (went straight to hold music), someone did pick up in about 1 min. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, and from some of the comments I’ve seen it looks like they are honoring it.

If This Is So Great, Where Are All The Reviews?

This is a GREAT question…if you run a search on google, you’ll find tons of websites cluttering the results talking about how great this supplement is. However, if you REALLY read into the content on those pages, you’ll find that they are nothing more then a jumbled mess of BS that doesn’t even make sense.

For example, one of the sites I visited (supplements 4 help dot com), clearly states under the “Peoples Opinion” section of Alpha ZXT the following:

“As others consume stated, this book is perfectly researched and the author offerings his argument in a very kind, careful way, with a lot of compassion for the persons whose stories he tells to exemplify his point.”

What….the….F$%k??? It makes no mention of testimonials about the product, what their results were, and makes ABSOLUTELY no sense whatsoever.

I would link to this page to show you what I’m talking about, but I don’t even want to give them the satisfaction.

I took to Youtube to see if I could find anyone talking about the supplement and came across this, check it out below:

What can I say….I’m speechless….the fact that videos like this even exist make me want to start my own Youtube, because clearly they don’t give a s$%t what is posted on their site.

Recommendation

Does Alpha ZXT really work as well as they say it does? It didn’t for me, and by resorting to CLEARLY deceptive marketing practices as a way of selling their supplement it leads me to believe that it will product nothing more then a placebo effect for almost anyone that decides to use it.

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References

1.) http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-501-phosphatidylcholine.aspx?activeingredientid=501&activeingredientname=phosphatidylcholine

2.) http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-878-glutamine.aspx?activeingredientid=878&activeingredientname=glutamine

3.) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18611150

Belly Blaster Review – Does It Work

Belly Blaster Overview

There are several things to look for when you’re choosing a supplement to help you lose weight,
several aspects to consider. There are supplements that help boost your metabolism and burn fat.
There are supplements that give you energy to stay motivated to eat right and work out. There are
supplements that suppress your appetite so you’re just not thinking about eating quite so much.
And there are supplements that actually make your stomach feel full so when you do eat, you don’t
eat quite so much. Some of the best weight loss supplements use a combination of these effects
to help you take off the weight quickly and efficiently. Belly Blaster chooses to go with
appetite suppression,

Of course, when it comes to weight loss, there’s always at least a few trendy fads going on.
They’re usually based on a celebrity endorsement or something like that, making people think that
“if so and so uses it and looks like they do, then imagine what it can do for me!”

Belly Blaster is available online and it capitalizes on three fads: Raspberry Ketones, Green
Coffee Bean, and Garcinia Cambogia. The trouble with fads is that it’s difficult to tell the
difference between what’s real and what’s just hype. Difficult, but not impossible.

Belly Blaster Ingredients and How They Work

There are 4 active ingredients in the Belly Blaster formula. We briefly mentioned 3 of them
above. Now we’ll get into them a little deeper, and talk about how they work.

Green Coffee Bean Extract contains a high concentration of Chlorogenic Acid which can regulate blood sugar, control appetite, and support metabolism. The roasting process removes the chlorogenic acid, so that’s why you need the green coffee beans (before they’re roasted).
Raspbery Ketones can help regulate fat metabolism by modulating the hormone Adiponectin. This process also reduces appetite and increases general metabolism. It also increases the release of
Hormone Sensitive Lipase which helps release fat stored in fat cells and use it for energy.
Garcinia Cambogia Extract is all the rage for its Hydroxycitric Acid which inhibits the body’s
ability to store carbohydrates as fat. Additionally, it increases Serotonin levels which elevate
mood and suppress appetite.
Caffeine Anhydrous is used in most weight loss supplements because it can increase energy,
suppress appetite, and boost metabolism.

Instructions are to take 2 Belly Blaster at a time with breakfast and lunch.

Belly Blaster Pros and Cons

Advantages of Belly Blaster

It’s much less expensive than many weight loss supplements.
There are lots of positive Belly Blaster reviews from customers who’ve used it, many specifically
mentioning the appetite suppression.
It also comes in a PM version with no caffeine to keep you up.

Disadvantages of Belly Blaster

The doses of the active ingredients are below what is considered necessary to lose weight.
The negative reviews mainly talk about how Belly Blaster just doesn’t work, but some mention side
effects like headaches and nausea.
The product advertising talks about targeting belly fat, but it can’t really do that. Fat comes
off where it wants to come off.

Where to Buy

Belly Blaster is available to purchase through Amazon. The 60 capsule bottle currently sells for
$19.95.

Conclusion

Although it’s light on most of the components, it’s a decent ingredient profile, and the number
of side effects I’ve seen reported is pretty small. In a lot of ways, a weight loss supplement
is what you make of it. Judging from the reviews, it’s likely that if you take Belly Blaster and
follow a healthy diet and exercise program, you’ll lose weight. And perhaps the best part is if
it doesn’t work, at least you didn’t pay a fortune for it.

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Supplements You Need to Take With Pro-hormones On-Cycle

If you feel that you have maxed out your muscle gaining or strength building potential, pro-hormones may be a suitable option for you to consider. Pro-hormones are a legal way to push yourself past your genetic limitations, allowing you to gain an average of 5 to 15 pounds of solid muscle mass within a 4 to 6 week period. While it is impressive, these gains require far more than just taking a pill every day. In order to maximize your results while avoiding or minimizing side effects, you need to arm yourself with the proper supplementation in addition to your standard pro-hormone. Let’s review the reasons why you require extra support as well as the supplements you need to be taking during your pro-hormone cycle.

Why the Need for Extra Supplementation?

The two main reasons you will need to include extra supplementation during your pro-hormone cycle:

To maintain muscle and strength gains
To avoid harmful and embarrassing side effects

Keeping Your Gains

It is a well-established fact that once your pro-hormone cycle ends, you are going to lose some portion of your gains. The amount you lose is determined by how quickly you can do the following:

Restore optimal liver function
Restore natural testosterone production to normal levels

As you supplement with a pro-hormone, you suppress the natural production of the body’s testosterone. This is due to the body’s need for balance, or homeostasis. Since you are artificially increasing your testosterone production well above normal ranges, your body will attempt to balance the two sex hormone levels. In response to supplementation, testosterone is shut down and the body’s estrogen production begins to climb to compensate. Still, you are supplementing with enough testosterone that estrogen will not be an issue until post cycle.

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As soon as you cease to use a pro-hormone, you are left with high estrogen levels and no natural testosterone production. This is where you will begin to lose that muscle mass. Testosterone is a growth hormone that is needed to build, and more importantly, maintain muscle mass. It becomes a race against the clock as you wait for your body to turn its T-production back on. This would be the reason why extra supplementation is so critical. You are going to need a supplemental boost to get your testosterone levels back to normal WHILE driving down your estrogen levels. The faster you can elevate your testosterone levels, the more muscle you’ll be able to keep.

Avoiding Side Effects

For as effective as pro-hormones can be, the muscle and strength come at a price. Your body is simultaneously hurting as it is gaining. When you begin a pro-hormone cycle, you do so knowing that there is an excellent chance you will be experiencing one or multiple side effects. The stronger the pro-hormone is the greater your chance for dealing with a number of side effects. Strength of the pro-hormone also increases the intensity of the side effects. Keep in mind that side effects will vary greatly from person to person. Here is a list of the most common side effects that you may find yourself experiencing when beginning your pro-hormone cycle.

Hepatotoxicity

Strain and/or damage to the liver and/or kidneys
Comes from filtering the potentially harmful chemicals you are ingesting
Long term: May lead to irreparable liver and/or kidney damage

Testosterone (Long Term)

Suppression of testosterone production during pro-hormone cycle
Long term use of pro-hormones may damage the body’s ability to produce healthy levels of testosterone

Hair Loss

Elevated levels of testosterone increase the amount of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT
DHT is associated with hair loss

High Blood Pressure

Elevated estrogen levels lead to increased fluid retention which drives high blood pressure

Intra-Cycle/On-Cycle

Since a pro-hormone is a double-edged sword, helping your body while hurting it, you are going to need to give yourself every nutritional advantage during your cycle. There are a number of supplements you should take while on-cycle. Some of these will be supplements you already take while others are not as common. Intra cycle supplements will help to counteract the nasty side effects that are common with a pro-hormone.

Supporting Basic Nutrition

Nutrition is going to be key during a pro-hormone cycle. You are pushing your body far past its normal ability and in response, your body is going to need high levels of nutrition for repair. Increasing your caloric intake is a must on a pro-hormone but there will always be nutritional gaps that food may not fill. To support your nutritional needs, it is recommended to supplement with a high quality, food-based multi-vitamin.

Recommended Brand: Raw ONE for Men

Krill or fish oil is also an excellent supplement to pick up. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and krill oil provide numerous benefits including enhancing your cardiovascular health. They will also help regulate cholesterol, which commonly increases during a pro-hormone cycle.

Recommended Brand: Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement by Hamilton Healthcare

Providing the Muscles with Fuel

Amino acids are the blocking blocks for muscle. I think it is safe to assume that if you are putting yourself on a pro-hormone, then your main focus is to pack on as much muscle as possible. With that said, you are going to need to supplement with whey protein as well as branched chain amino acids. Not only will amino acids help to build muscle, they will also ensure you maintain muscle mass. With the training you will be enduring for the next 4 to 6 weeks, your body is going to require a higher level of nutrition. If you aren’t providing it with a high amount of fuel in the form of carbohydrates and healthy fats, your body is going to get its fuel by breaking down lean tissue. In other words, your body is going to use muscle to attempt to help you grow muscle. Avoid protein breakdown by supplementing with worthwhile whey protein and amino acid supplements.

Recommended Brand: Optimum Nutrition: Gold Standard 100% Whey
Recommended Brand: CELLUCOR Cor-Performance B-BCAA

Testosterone Support

ZMA is a supplement that should be taken all year round, regardless of your training endeavors. ZMA is made up of Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6. Taken separately, each one is a powerhouse nutrient. When taken together, they form the ideal muscle building, immune boosting trio.

Zinc and Magnesium are renowned immunity boosters as demonstrated in this study from the Proceedings Of The Nutrition Society and this study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Vitamin B6, along with the rest of its B family, benefits a number of bodily processes including cognitive function. It even helps with cognitive disorders such as depression as you can see in this study from Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.

Our focus will be on the ability of these three to increase the natural production of testosterone within the body. Why would you want to bother trying to increase testosterone when using a pro-hormone? As I mentioned above, your natural production of testosterone is going to be suppressed upon synthetically supplementing with your pro-hormone. Taking a natural testosterone booster is going to help minimize that damage. Best of all, once you stop taking the pro-hormone, you’ll be that much ahead of the game.

In this study published in Archives of Andrology, subjects with low testosterone were all given zinc supplements. Those with the lowest testosterone levels experienced the greatest boost in testosterone. A study published in Biological Trace Element Research showed how effective Magnesium supplementation was at increasing testosterone levels. Finally, an animal-based study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry showed Vitamin B6 to be very efficient in enhancing testosterone levels in rats.

Recommended Brand: Prime Male Testosterone Support

Battle Estrogen

I know I sound like a broken record but I can’t stress enough that if you want to keep your muscle mass while avoiding embarrassing side effects such as man-boobs, you need to wage a battle against the estrogen being produced in your body. Although you could wait until post-cycle to begin taking anti-estrogenic supplements, I would recommend beginning during your pro-hormone cycle. Your level of dedication will determine which type of supplement you choose. There are a variety of estrogen blockers from mild to hardcore. Let’s review a few of the most common types:

Mild Option

Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is a compound found within cruciferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and cauliflower. Aside from being an anti-oxidant superstar in the field of cancer research, DIM is also a means to eliminate estrogen. DIM encourages estrogen metabolism in the body for men and women. As you can see in this study published in Thyroid, subjects supplementing with DIM showed an enhanced estrogen metabolism. When shopping for DIM, be sure to avoid any brand that contains soy. Soy contains a high amount of estrogenic compounds.
Recommended Brand: Smoky Mountain Naturals: DIM

Moderate Option

An on-cycle support supplement is going to be a combination of ingredients that are shown to help reduce estrogen. This may be through suppression of estrogen production or improving its metabolism. No two brands will have the same ingredient profile; however, a few ingredients to look for are Hesperidin, Apigenin, and Resveratrol. Even better if the formula includes DIM.
Recommended Brand: Blockade On-Cycle Defense by Assault Labs

Hardcore Option

Arimistane is a “suicide aromatase inhibitor.” This legal AI has been compared to the prescription-based inhibitor known as Aromasin. With an impressive track record among users, Arimistane has been shown in studies, such as this one published in the journal for the National Center for Biotechnology Information, to be an efficient yet cost effective option to block estrogen production.
Recommended Brand: Lecheek Nutrition T-X3

Joint Support

One popular type of pro-hormone is labeled as a “dry gainer.” This pro-hormone will help to provide that lean dry cut look that many professional bodybuilders achieve in preparation for the stage. Examples of a dry gainer pro-hormone include Epistane, Halodrol, and Formestane. One very common side effect of using a dry gainer is “dry joints.” You may experience strain and pain located in your elbows and knees and there is nothing worse than pain in the joints as you attempt a squat or chest press. To combat this discomfort, it’ll be important to supplement with a joint support supplement. Joint support helps to lubricate the joints, helping to avoid the ache that comes along with dry gainer pro-hormones.

Recommended Brand: Joint Advance Joint Relief

For Cutting Cycles:

Let’s say this isn’t your first rodeo and you have your sights set on getting shredded for a bodybuilding competition or for self satisfaction. If this is your cutting cycle, then one product that may help you in getting as ripped as possible would be a thermogenic, or fat-burning, supplement. A worthwhile thermogenic supplement will contain proven fat-burning ingredients such as the following:

Cayenne Pepper Fruit Extract (as demonstrated in this study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition)
Caffeine (as demonstrated in this study in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice)
Green Coffee Bean (as you can see in this study from Natural Medicine Journal)

Since dry gainer pro-hormones are known to cause fatigue, a thermogenic supplement will help to prepare you to bring all you have to the weight room. Be sure to take 20 to 30 minutes before your workout. You may even want to sip on a second serving during the workout.

Recommended Brand: Instant Knockout Fat Burner

You may also want to consider a stack of supplements like the Crazy Mass Cutting Stack. It’s packed with 4 powerful supplements that are designed to help retain lean muscle mass, as well as burn off stubborn fat from hard to reach areas.

Check out my review of the Crazy Mass Cutting stack here.

Where To Buy These

Many of these supplements are considered so controversial that they’re not available freely in stores like GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, and Walmart.

However, like practically everything else, the vast majority of these are available online. Just run a simple search and you’ll be able to find them.

Conclusion

I can understand if you feel overwhelmed at the number of supplements listed to support your muscle building goals but these are simply recommendations. Recommendations that have been backed by science as well as by veteran pro-hormone users. You have to look at it like this: If you’re willing to risk side effects and potential health problems in pursuit of muscle, then why is it a problem to spend extra money on yourself to avoid these possible complications? Wouldn’t you want to make the investment to protect your body so that you could enjoy the gains you worked so hard for? If you’re going to do something, you better do it right and these extra supplements can ensure you do just that.

As these supplements were strictly for on-cycle support, check out my article on supplements to take post-cycle to ensure you maintain your muscle and avoid estrogen-based health issues.

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Arimistane (androsta-3 5-diene-7 17-dione) Review

Phase One
Phase Two
The Importance of a PCT
Ingredient
How It Works
Side Effects
What the Research Says
Best Way to Use
Stacking Method
Conclusion
User Reviews

Considered an Armotase Inhibitor, or AI, Arimistane is an important part of the pro-hormone line-up. It is not a pro-hormone in the sense that it can directly cause increased levels of growth hormones; rather, Arimistane is a supplement to help sustain the gains you have achieved from your pro-hormone cycle. Taken as a part of a Post Cycle Therapy supplement, or PCT, Arimistane is what you may consider an anti-estrogen agent. The question you may be asking yourself is,

“If it doesn’t help to stimulate muscle mass growth or boost strength levels, then what’s the point?”

Let’s break down the pro-hormone cycle and the importance of this legal post cycle ingredient.

Phase One: Taking a Pro-hormone

If you have read any of my other pro-hormone articles then this will sound familiar. A pro-hormone is a pre-cursor to steroid hormones within the body. Unlike androgenic anabolic steroids, a pro-hormone must first be activated in the liver by picking up the necessary enzyme to turn it into a steroid hormone.

For a much more detailed explanation of the difference of anabolic steroids and pro-hormones, please check out my article on Trenavar.

While gains are limited, to an extent, by genetics, the benefits you will see while taking a pro-hormone are numerous. It all comes down to how much effort you put in with training and nutrition. Overall, users of pro-hormones will see a respectable increase in lean muscle tissue and strength.

These gains are possible due to the actions the pro-hormone is taking inside your body. It is dramatically increasing the amount of testosterone that your body is producing. Testosterone is a very powerful anabolic hormone, which influences the size of your muscle mass. When you have a lot of testosterone, you’re also going to have a lot of Dihydrotestosterone. Testosterone is converted into DHT within the body. Like Testosterone, DHT is an extremely effective muscle-building hormone.

Since the human body is constantly striving to be at homeostasis, where all levels are balanced, what do you suppose is going to happen when you dramatically increase just one of the two major sex hormones? With sky-high levels of Testosterone floating through your system, your body is going to be fighting to boost estrogen levels.

What’s the big deal with estrogen? Estrogen is a female sex hormone. It influences feminine features such as breast development, a higher-pitched voice, and the overall soft and round shape of a woman. The trouble comes in once your cycle if finished. If you are new to the pro-hormone scene, you may think the only thing you have left to do is buy new shirts and parade your gains all over town. You can do that but you better have started on the next phase in a complete pro-hormone cycle.

Phase Two: Taking a PCT

Your 6-week cycle on your pro-hormone of choice has concluded and you’re left with impressive gains in size and strength. You are also stuck with the following:

Suppressed production of testosterone due to supplementation
Higher than baseline levels of estrogen (even with intra-cycle estrogen support)
Hepatotoxicity, or chemical induced liver strain and/or damage

Since your estrogen levels end up higher than your natural testosterone levels when you come off of a pro-hormone cycle, you need to immediately begin a post cycle therapy supplement. A PCT serves three key purposes:

Restores natural testosterone production
Suppresses estrogen product while testosterone levels are increasing
Detoxifies the liver to avoid any potential long term damage

Let’s take a look at why you would want these three factors to happen following your pro-hormone cycle.

The Importance of a PCT

Restoring Your T-Levels

Earlier, I mentioned how testosterone is a prime muscle-building hormone while estrogen is a hormone that produces feminine features. You just spent 6 weeks performing brutal workouts while supplementing with a pro-hormone, do you really think a set of man-boobs is going to complement your newfound muscle mass? Testosterone is the key to building and, more importantly, preserving lean muscle tissue.

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Your goal post-cycle is to maintain as much of your muscle mass as you can. It is not going to be possible to hold on to all of it simply because of how high your estrogen levels are post-cycle. The faster you restore your testosterone production, the more muscle you keep. A PCT will help to encourage the Hypothlamus-Pituitary-Testicular-Axis to suppress estrogen levels while your body restores normal testosterone production.

Taking Care of Your Liver

If you take a methylated pro-hormone, there is a very high chance that you will cause some serious strain to your liver. Why would anyone use a performance enhancer that is known to cause damage? Methylated pro-hormones are able to pass through organs and tissue without breaking down in structure. This high rate of absorption and assimilation makes these pro-hormones very cost effective, potent, and desirable. The price you pay is with your liver. This is the main reason why most cycles on a methylated pro-hormone only last 4 to 6 weeks. Any longer and you’re looking at potentially irreversible damage.

The importance of the liver in the body cannot be overstated. Your liver has many critical responsibilities including the following:

Cleaning and filtering the blood before sending it throughout the body
Removing harmful waste and toxins from your body
Producing key digestive enzymes

Okay, you get it. The liver is important. What does that have to do with your muscle gains? Everything. Again, estrogen impacts muscle. When the male body has too much estrogen, what does it do?

It metabolizes it.

Where does estrogen metabolism take place?

The liver!

If your liver is not functioning as it should due to hepatotoxicity, that means it will NOT be able to effectively metabolize and eliminate excess estrogen from the body. This will then begin a vicious cycle of estrogen production and testosterone suppression. Put simply: You need to take care of your liver, especially during a pro-hormone cycle. A PCT helps to detoxify the liver and restore normal function to this critical organ.

The Perfect PCT Ingredient: Arimistane

Now that you are sold on using a post cycle therapy supplement, you may be wondering where Arimistane factors in. As mentioned above, Arimistane is a very well known Armoatase Inhibitor. Armoatase is also called estrogen synthase. Does that give you a hint as to what it does?

Armoatase is a key enzyme in the production of estrogen. Since you will want to suppress estrogen as much as as possible, an Armoatase Inhibitor is the number one thing you’ll be looking for. Arimistane will be able to provide you with the estrogen blocking and testosterone boosting properties you are looking for post-cycle. Here are a few key benefits that have reported when using Arimistane:

Increase in testosterone levels
Decrease in estrogen levels
Reduction in cortisol levels (stress hormone that may result in muscle breakdown)
Maintaining or gaining muscle mass
Enhanced recovery
Reduction in body fat
Increase in libido

How Arimistane Works

Arimistane has been labeled as a “suicide aromatase inhibitor.” Don’t let the scary name worry you. That simply means that when you take Arimistane, it will be able to shut down your estrogen production for an extended period of time. Ignore the marketing you see about suicide aromatase inhibitors permanently shutting down your estrogen production. Whether you’re male or female, your body needs both types of sex hormones. The difference is in the amount based on gender. It’s not possible to completely eliminate estrogen production from your body. You can suppress it. You can even suppress it for a long time. You can never stop it. Arimistane is one of the few legal and relatively safe ways to significantly suppress estrogen production without the need for a prescription.

Potential Side Effects of Arimistane

You can scan every bodybuilding and supplement forum that the Interwebs have to offer and you’ll be hard pressed to find severe side effects with Arimistane. The few horror stories that I have come across are all from users that have abused Arimistane. When you exceed the recommended dosage, you do risk straining your liver enzymes. I think I made my case earlier with the liver being a critical organ, especially for maintaining muscle mass.

As I’ll expand on below, even though the side effects are few and far between, I still suggest taking Arimistane in conjunction with other PCT ingredients. This is for the safety of your liver.

What the Research Says about Arimistane

There is a reason that Arimistane has been a supplement staple in the world of bodybuilding and weight lifting: it works. Not only does the product have a seemingly endless supply of positive user reviews but it also has the research to back it up.

One study published in the journal for the National Center for Biotechnology Information showed the superiority of Arimistane as an Armotase Inhibitor. It was compared to two other Armotase Inhibitors and while all three did prove to be effective, Arimistane still came out on top.

Arimistane is often compared to Aromasin, a prescription-only Armotase Inhibitor. Just like an anabolic steroid, many Armotase Inhibitors are going to have a stronger, prescription-based counterpart. As you can see in this study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Aromasin has been shown to effectively decrease estrogen levels while boosting testosterone in the body.

Best Way to Use Arimistane

While some veteran weight lifters and pro-hormone users take only Arimistane intra cycle, I would recommend taking it post cycle as a part of a well-balanced PCT supplement. This is because, as mentioned above, you will want your liver functioning at maximum capacity to metabolize and eliminate estrogen from your body. Still, due to the fact that Arimistane has such rare side effects yet is so efficient, there are a number of ways that you can supplement with it:

Only Arimistane

Very popular among older men to manage your estrogen levels.

Dosage:

Keep in mind that based on the brand you purchase, serving sizes may vary. In general, you will want to supplement with 100 mg to 200 mg per day. Never exceed the recommended dosage as that will increase potential side effects..

Cycle Length

This will vary by company. The general time frame is up to 6 weeks.

Cycle Support

No cycle support is needed.

In conjunction with PCT ingredients

Intra-cycle – Take it during a pro-hormone cycle to suppress estrogen.
Post cycle – To suppress estrogen while restoring your natural testosterone levels.

Dosage:

Keep in mind that based on the brand you purchase, serving sizes may vary. In general, you will want to supplement with:
First week: 75 mg to 100 mg per day
Second and third week: 50 mg to 75 mg per day
Fourth (and fifth) week: 25 mg to 50 mg per day

Cycle Length

This will vary by company. The general time frame is up to 6 weeks.

Cycle Support

The other PCT ingredients will act as the cycle support.

Stacking Method

Due to its estrogen blocking properties, Arimistane is usually the stack for other pro-hormones. You wouldn’t stack with another supplement to boost Arimistane. It’s just the opposite. You would use Arimistane to enhance the benefits of another supplement. For instance, let’s say you’re doing a pro-hormone cycle of Trenavar. You would stack Trenavar with Arimistane to help to block estrogen and increase testosterone; thereby, increasing strength and muscle mass. Put simply: If you want serious results from your next pro-hormone cycle, consider using Arimistane as well.

Popular Brands of Arimistane

Conclusion

Arimistane is a popular suicide aromatase inhibitor, capable of effectively suppressing estrogen production in the body. It can be taken on its own, as an intra-cycle supplement, or a post-cycle supplement.

As long as it not abused, Arimistane can be a relatively safe and legal means of increasing lean muscle mass and ridding yourself of estrogen-based symptoms such as mood swings. Safety practices are in order with taking it and you should not exceed the maximum recommend daily dose. Compared to other similar competitors on the market, it is fairly low risk and easy to self dose.

It has definitely earned its reputation and there is a reason that it has gained attention in the world of testosterone boosting supplements and is worth taking a closer look into.

It is a popular and cost effective supplement that I would recommend for those going on a pro-hormone cycle. I’d also recommend it for older guys looking to combat low testosterone levels.

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Ab Cuts Review – Should You Use It?

Ab Cuts Overview

Ab Cuts calls itself not a quick fix, but a permanent change. It’s actually a total line of weight loss supplement products, including:

Ab Cuts CLA
Sleek and Lean
Lipo Cuts
Ab Cuts Advanced

Ab Cuts claims to be America’s #1 CLA Fat-Loss Brand. Image: Abcuts.com

The one we’re looking at today is their flagship product, the CLA Belly Fat formula. It’s designed to use fatty acids in a liqui-gel format to work with your body to give you that lean, sleek core you’ve been longing for. It’s not a fat burner in the traditional sense. There are no stimulants to get you hyped up and jittery. Just carefully chosen ingredient to help your body use fat efficiently, raise your metabolism, and increase antioxidant activity.

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Ab Cuts Ingredients and How They Work

The Ab Cuts formula consists entirely of healthy oils used basically to encourage your body to burn fat. The list includes:

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) from Safflower Oil which may help reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass.
EPA and DHA from Omega 3 Fish Oil which provide many healthful benefits including a reduction of body fat.
GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid) from Borage Oil which helps support a healthy metabolism.
ALA (Alpha Linoleic Acid) from Flax Seed Oil which is another healthy Omega 3 fatty acid which improves the health of your immune system.
Sesame Seed Oil which may promote a healthy hormone balance, better muscle tone, and decreased body fat.
Vitamin E for its antioxidant properties, keeping cells safe from free radial damage.

With no stimulants to make you jittery or to lead to the inevitable crash, this supplement isn’t about workout energy, instead it’s about turning your body into a healthy fat-burning machine. You’re instructed to take 2 softgel capsules with every meal for a total of 6 capsules a day.

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What is CLA and How Will it Help me to Lose Weight?

Conjugated linoleic acid (or CLA as the cool kids call it) is a fatty acid that naturally occurs in foods such as meat and dairy.

CLA has loads of health benefits. It’s good for our skin, and it acts to reduce overall body fat while increasing lean muscle mass. Source

How does it Work?

Apparently, CLA is a healthy fat and takes the place of other unhealthy fats and calories. Right, so you might ask, “Well if my food contains CLA, why can’t I just eat tons of steak and ice cream to get my healthy doses?” In a perfect world you could get away with this. But these foods only contain low-levels of CLA, and the risks associated with stuffing your face with steak and ice cream all day long greatly outweigh any potential benefits (bummer, I know).

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There have been several clinical studies conducted on CLA, and all of the studies I found claim CLA does actually work to reduce body fat.

In one study, Jean-Michel Gaullier Ph.D found that CLA did work to shed a few pounds off of his participants. . .

Gaullier study on the effectiveness of CLA for fat loss. Source: https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20040520/cla-weight-loss#1

Another study titled ‘Conjugated Linoleic Acid Reduces Body Fat in Healthy Exercising Humans’ found that “Body fat, measured using near infrared light, was significantly reduced in the CLA group during the study, but not in the placebo group.”

Yup, seems legit.

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Interestingly enough, the study goes on to say that “CLA reduces body fat but not body weight in healthy exercising humans of normal body weight.” (emphasis mine) Source

Can CLA Really Target Belly Fat?

Yes and no. While it can help you to lose belly fat, it doesn’t isolate and specifically target that area. From what I’ve seen and read, most experience fat loss in their legs and hips. Although, some have had great results when it comes to dropping that belly bulge too.

Is CLA Even Worth it?

Well, for what it’s worth, WebMD once said of the stuff: “Conjugated Linoleic acid is a contender for the weight-loss miracle pill.” That’s a bold claim from a trusted source. So there’s that.

WebMD vouches for CLA as a solution to fat loss

What are the Ab Cuts Reviews Saying?

I scoured the web, poured through Amazon reviews, and even watched some videos to help round out a clear picture of what you might expect while taking Ab Cuts CLA.

First, for the Amazon reviews. The softgels get an average of 3.7 stars, while the Ab Cuts capsules come in at a slightly better 4.1 stars overall.

One woman, who also happens to be a MOTHER of THREE(!), claims that after taking Ab Cuts CLA her abs are tighter than they were before having kids. Not bad. . .

Mother of 3 After taking Ab Cuts CLA, positive Amazon review

This next reviewer says you can expect great results IF you stick to a consistent exercise regimen while taking the supplement. . .

The following review, although positive, reminds us that there’s no magic bullet when it comes to weight loss. You can’t just take the pill and expect to see results overnight. So keep in mind, patience is a virtue with Ab Cuts. . .

This next woman “freaking loves this stuff” . . .

Very positive Amazon review of Ab Cuts CLA

And here’s a one-star review for good measure. This guy wasn’t too happy with his results. But remember, everyone’s body takes differently to supplements. . .

Finally, here is a review left on the capsules. Remember, the Ab Cuts capsules got slightly better ratings and reviews than the soft gels. This lady has already gone through 4 bottles, and shows no signs of stopping. . . .

Positive Amazon review for Ab Cuts CLA capsules

Some users complained of bloating, but the general consensus on Amazon is that people like Ab Cuts CLA and the results they’re getting.

I also came across a pretty solid video review in my hunt for the lowdown on Ab Cuts. The woman in the video, Ciara, was working out 3 times per week (cardio and weights) and was just looking to “tighten up” for beach season. She took Ab Cuts CLA for nearly a month, taking 3 servings per day as recommended. Well, here’s the video. You can see the results for yourself:

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Needless to say, she was pleased with her results. In fact, she said herself that she’s “really, really pleased” with the fat loss. Although she experienced bloating at first, it went away after the first week. And she saw fat reduction in her hips, thighs, and abs.

At the end of the review, she went on about how she scored a cheap bottle of 80 softgels at Walmart, a better deal than the $40 or $50 that GNC slings them for (that is, when they sell them. Right now they’re out of stock). You go Ciara.

Other Ab Cuts Products

Ab Cuts has a line of products to compliment Ab Cuts CLA. These other supplements include Sleek & Lean, Lipo Cuts, and Ab Cuts Advanced.

What is Sleek & Lean?

Ab Cuts Sleek and Lean bottle. — Ab Cuts Sleek & Lean bottle. Image cred: Abcuts.com

Similar to Ab Cuts CLA, this raspberry-infused supplement claims to reduce body fat, increase lean muscle tissue, and improve muscle tone.

Here are the ingredients in Sleek & Lean. . .

Ab Cuts Sleek & Lean ingredients. Image cred: Abcuts.com

Sleek & Lean gets an average of 3.7 stars on Amazon, with mostly positive reviews.

Ab Cuts Sleek & Lean for sale on Amazon.com

OR, you can purchase the product on the Ab Cuts website for $41.95 for 120 softgels.

What is Lipo Cuts?

Ab Cuts Lipo Cuts bottle. Image: Abcuts.com

This fat burner contains tiny slow-release beads that. . . well. . . slowly release the ingredients into your body to boost your metabolism and cut your food cravings. The main ingredients are niacin, Vitamin B12, and caffeine. But see below for a full breakdown of what’s in Lipo Cuts.

Ab Cuts Lipo Cuts ingredients. Image: Abcuts.com

These babies get a pretty solid 3.9 stars on Amazon where they’re being sold (60 capsules) for only $10.99.

Lipo Cuts for sale on Amazon for only $10.99

Or, you could pay double straight from the Ab Cuts website. How about this. . . before you buy, check out the ‘Where to Buy’ section below where we lay out all of the options to guide you in the right direction.

What is Ab Cuts Advanced?

The latest and greatest from Ab Cuts — Ab Cuts Advanced — is pretty much the same thing as Ab Cuts CLA, only with more concentrated CLA levels. To be exact, it’s now 95% concentrated, which means you only have to take 2 pills once per day. If you’re counting, that’s two fewer doses than Ab Cuts CLA. Not too shabby.

Here’s a full list of the Ab Cuts Advanced ingredients:

On Amazon the product goes for only $11 for two bottles of 60 softgels. Ab Cuts Advanced seems to get about the same reviews (3.7 stars) as the CLA version (Probably because it’s the SAME product) but it might be a smart choice if you’re one who easily forgets to take your vitamins and supplements.

Ab Cuts Pros and Cons

Advantages of Ab Cuts

There are lots of positive Ab Cuts reviews from people who mainly say that it makes them feel less full. Of course, you’ll only see real results if you combine it with a healthy diet and exercise program.
There are no stimulants to make you wired or uncomfortable.
Ab Cuts has several formulas to choose from.

Disadvantages of Ab Cuts

They talk about targeting belly fat, but you really can’t target fat loss. When a product makes impossible claims, it takes away from their credibility.
It seems lots of users are under the impression that you don’t have to follow a diet and exercise program to get results from Ab Cuts. This is just plain not true.

Where to Buy

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You can purchase Ab Cuts CLA through their website, on Amazon, or at Walmart and Costco. If you’re looking for this product, it’s not hard to find.

On the AbCuts.com website, 120 softgels go for $23.99.

Walmart has the product for $19.29.

And of course, Amazon.com sells it the cheapest for $17.74.

Costco sells a product called ‘Ab Cuts CLA Enhanced’ (not to be confused with ‘Advanced’) for $29.99. I’m assuming this is Ab Cuts latest take on the CLA formula.

GNC used to sell Ab Cuts CLA, but now I’m only seeing the Sleek & Lean formula for sale on their website.

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Conclusion

If you use Ab Cuts correctly and along with a healthy reduced-calorie diet and exercise program, it will help you lose weight. But it won’t specifically target your belly or your core. It also isn’t a traditional fat burner that pumps you up for your workouts, so if you do choose to try Ab Cuts, you’ll want to add a fat burner or pre workout to your plan as well.

Besides the presence of caffeine in Ab Cuts, it is not full of stimulants like a lot of other similar products and won’t leave you feeling shaky and overwhelmed.

With that said, you must stick to a healthy diet or else you are not going to get any good effects from Ab Cuts or any supplement for that matter, and of course, you should stick to a good workout routine to maximize results.

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Beyond Raw Refine Review – Does It Work?

Beyond Raw Refine Overview

GNC doesn’t just sell supplements. They make their own lines as well. Their Beyond Raw line is made for the serious athlete looking to take his or her game to the next level. So when they introduce their Beyond Raw Refine fat burner, it’s not targeted toward couch potatoes who want to take a pill and lose weight. It’s for bodybuilders and serious fitness enthusiasts entering a cutting phase.

The promise of Beyond Raw Refine is a hard core thermogenic boost for dramatic pre workout calorie burn, energy and drive for your workout, increased anabolic capacity, and clear concentrated focus. All this without jitters or crash like you’ll get with so many other fat burners. If it works like it says, Beyond Raw Refine might be some good stuff. So a look at the formula is definitely in order.

Beyond Raw Refine Ingredients and How They Work

As a product in the Beyond Raw line, they remind you that Refine is not for everyone. If you’re not serious and pretty experienced, you should be looking at other options. If you are, keep reading…
The formula is broken down in to a few different complexes, including:

The Herbal Anabolic Potentiator which includes Fenugreek, Rhodiola Rosea and Yohimbe provides an increase in testosterone, a boost in energy, and a resistance to fatigue.
The Nitric Oxide Magnifier which contains Beta Alanine and Resveratrol. These ingredients are helpful in their own right, but it’s a little confusing that they’re included in the NO magnifier blend. Beta Alanine delays the onset of muscle fatigue while Resveratrol fights against free radical damage to cells.
The Thermo Activator Blend which uses Black Pepper, Cinnamon Bark, Caffeine, L-Carnitine, Guggul Extract, and Toothed Club Moss for burning fat and increasing your metabolism at rest.
The Muscle Stimulator Blend which includes N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, While Willow Bark, Green Tea Extract, L-TYrosine, Taurine, Prickly Pear Cactus Leaf Extract, and D-Glucoronolactonen.

The recommended dose is 3 Beyond Raw Refine capsules either with breakfast or before your workout.

Beyond Raw Refine Pros and Cons

Advantages of Beyond Raw Refine

There are plenty of positive Beyond Raw Refine reviews from serious bodybuilders who say it helps them work out longer and harder than ever.

Disadvantages of Beyond Raw Refine

Plenty of reviewers talk about how it smells awful and causes them to throw up, especially when taken on an empty stomach.
It may have been discontinued.

Where to Buy

Beyond Raw Refine is a GNC product, but it doesn’t seem to be listed as one if their products. The rest of the line is available, but Beyond Raw Refine is nowhere to be found.

Conclusion

While it may work for some, Beyond Raw Refine just isn’t worth it if it’s going to make you throw up when you take it. I can’t seem to find it available for sale, so my best guess is that it’s been discontinued by GNC.

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AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout Review

AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout Overview

One of the biggest complaints we see about pre workout supplements, and bodybuilding supplements in general, is that while they have some of the right ingredients, they don’t have them in the right amounts to be effective. They use just enough to be able to say it’s in there, but in reality, they might as well just leave it out considering how little is actually in there.

AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout claims to contain all the right ingredients at all the right amounts to provide you with everything you want in a pre workout powder. What that means is you get:

Unsurpassed energy for your workout.
Long lasting strength so you’re lifting harder longer.
Superior recovery so you can get back at it again quickly and at full capacity.
The ability to do more reps with more weight.

To see if AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout can back up those claims, first we’ll look at the formula.

AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout Ingredients and How The Work

The primary components in the AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout formula are:

Citrulline Mallate (4 grams) which delays the onset of fatigue while you’re training hard. It also leads to increased nitric oxide in the blood which means better pumps. The 4 grams easily matches the typically studied dose of 3 grams.
Carnitine Tartrate (3 grams) which increases the potential for muscle growth by decreasing the amount of damage done to muscles during workouts. This is done by increasing the availability of binding interactions with anabolic hormones (ie testosterone).
BCAA Complex (6 grams) including L-Leucine, L-Valine, and L-Isoleucine, which reduce the breakdown of muscle, especially after intense workout. This is why they are so crucial to post workout recovery. They also provide the necessary nutrients to rebuild muscle tissue already broken down.
Caffeine Anhydrous (300 mgs) which is a common form of caffeine in supplements used to provide not only energy but focus and concentration to help you stick to the task at hand. 300 mg is about what comes in 3 cups of coffee, so it’s significant, though not dangerous for most.

The typical dose is 1 scoop of AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout mixed with water about 30 minutes before working out. They recommend you start with ½ a scoop to assess your tolerance first. And once you graduate to a full scoop, you should make sure to avoid other caffeine sources.

AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout Pros and Cons

Advantages of AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout

The formula uses proven ingredients at clinical doses to help you achieve your results.
It comes in 2 flavors.
The owner of the company, Chris Mason, is very accessible, answering customer questions frequently.
There are several positive AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout reviews mainly talking about clean energy and strength improvements.

Disadvantages of AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout

There’s a lot of buzz about how AtLarge Nutrition orders don’t get fulfilled and that customer service is unresponsive. These complaints don’t appear to apply specifically to AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout, but the company as a whole.
It’s expensive.

Where to Buy

You can purchase AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout at the company website. The pouch sells for $59.95. It comes in Orange and Mango/Peach flavors.

Conclusion

With the solid ingredients at clinically studied doses, AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout is definitely a product worth trying. It’s a bit on the expensive side though, and we worry a little about the level of service you can expect to receive. If you do decide to go with AtLarge Nutrition Pre Workout, proceed with caution.

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Body Amplify Review – Should You Use It?

Body Amplify Overview

Not too long ago, I had a reader ask me about Body Amplify products. I wasn’t familiar with them at the time, so I started doing a little research. It turns out Body Amplify isn’t just a supplement company, it’s more of a full service company that provides custom workouts and diet plans as well as supplements to offer the whole package for someone who wants to get in great shape. It was started by personal trainer Jordan Eddleman, and if you check out his website, you’ll see you can sign up online or give them a call, and they’ll you up with a diet and workout program to reach your goals.

On top of the programs, they also sell supplements. They recently sent me several bottles to test out and I’m planning on doing that shortly. In the meantime, I’ll tell you a little about each of them and how you they’re expected to work.

Body Amplify Pure Isolate Protein

With no carbs, fat, gluten, or aspartame, Body Amplify Pure Isolate Protein provides a full 25 grams of protein per serving. Along with the fat, all the lactose has been removed so you don’t have to worry about stomach upset either. One scoop mixed with water or milk is ideal as your post workout recovery shake. It absorbs quickly to help repair and build up muscle fibers for lean muscle gain. Pure Isolate Protein also encourages fat loss and lowers bad cholesterol.

Body Amplify Pure Isolate Protein comes in three flavors: Chocolate Milkshake, Cinnamon Roll, and Cookie Dough Ice Cream. A 30 serving tub costs $52.95 Here’s my review of each:

Cinnamon Roll: Mixes very well, tastes IDENTICAL to a cinnamon roll, and didn’t leave any bad aftertaste. It also didn’t have that artificial sweetener taste, which is pretty cool considering it doesn’t contain any sugar.

Cookie Dough Ice Cream: Mixes very well, had a VERY sweet taste (almost too sweet for my taste buds). No aftertaste, a bit more on the artificial sweetener taste though.

Chocolate Milkshake: Mixed well, but not as well as the Cinnamon Roll or Cookie Dough. The taste was “ok”, but not the greatest. I was a bit surprised because I really thought I would like this one the best.

Body Amplify Micellar Casein Protein

Casein Protein also comes from cow’s milk. It’s slower absorbing than whey so it’s ideal for taking before bed. It continues to keep amino acid levels high for about 7 hours, encouraging total body protein synthesis and allowing the muscle repair to continue on all night while you sleep. Mix one scoop with water or milk and drink at bedtime. For best recovery results, it’s recommended that you use both the Pure Isolate and the Micellar Casein.

Body Amplify Micellar Casein Protein comes in Chocolate Malt flavor, and a 32 serving tub costs $52.95. In my opinion, this one tasted the best, however it clumped up really bad and took alot of mixing. But it does taste just like a chocolate malt shake!

Body Amplify Recovery Plus

Body Amplify Recovery Plus is designed to help your body recovery after tough workouts. It provides specific amino acids that improve vascularity, stimulate the release of growth hormone, and increase the speed of muscle recovery. Body Amplify Recovery Plus uses L-Arginine for two purposes: it increases nitric oxide for increased vascularity which leads to better oxygen and nutrient transport, and it stimulates the release of increased HGH. It also contains L-Carnitine which helps metabolize fat, decrease bad cholesterol, and increase good cholesterol. And lastly, there’s L-Glutamine which is needed in times of intense athletic performance. It promotes cell volumization, it increases growth hormone, and it provides an energy source for your immune system. It can even decrease your cravings for sugar and alcohol.

Body Amplify Recovery Plus comes in fruit punch flavor. A 90 serving tub sells for $45.95.

Body Amplify Kick Start

Body Amplify Kick Start is their pre workout formulation. It provides energy and fat burning as well as specific components that can improve your focus and workout results. It uses Pheylethylamine HCL which can increase dopamine to improve motivation. It also acts as a stimulant to increase overall energy. Then there’s Creatine for muscle energy and Beta Alanine to fight muscle fatigue. L-Citrulline was included for increased nitric oxide which improves vasodilation for extreme muscle pumps. Finally, Schisandra is used as a central nervous system stimulant for better focus and concentration.

Body Amplify Kick Start comes in Wild Berry Flavor, and should be used 1-2 scoops mixed with water about 15 minutes before working out. You should start out with only 1 scoop to assess your tolerance. Then up it when you’re ready. The 45 serving tub sells for $45.95.

I was sent a couple packets of the Wild Berry flavor, and while I’m not a huge fan of berry this stuff actually tasted pretty good. It wasn’t sour (which I expected for some reason), and I could DEFINITELY feel the effects kick in within 20 minutes or so. Had a kick ass workout and didn’t get any crash later on.

It does have a pretty large amount of stimulants in it, so I would suggest using half the dose to start to assess your tolerance.

Body Amplify Boost Fat Burner

Boost Fat Burner should be used during cutting cycles. Their approach to burning fat is to increase core temperature while you work out so you an sweat out toxin that often reside in fat cells. The formula includes L-Carnitine to boost fat metabolism, as well as well known fat burners like Green Tea Extract, Hoodia Godonni, and White Willow Bark Extract. For energy and focus, there’s also Yohimbe and Phenylethylamine (PEA) as well as simple caffeine. This is definitely an intense fat burner.

The recommended dose is 3 capsules a day, 2 in the morning and one in the early afternoon, for all day fat burning and energy. A bottle of 30 capsules costs $51.95.

Body Amplify His and Hers Multivitamin

Body Amplify His and Hers Multivitamin is formulated to make up for the shortfalls that most men and women face in their daily nutritional intake. That means Vitamins D, E, A, and K as well as Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium. It also uses Ashwagandha to boost immune system health and reduce stress and anxiety.

The recommended dose is 3 capsules a day, best taken one at a time, spread throughout the day. A bottle of 90 capsules should last a month and costs $40.95.

Body Amplify Pros and Cons

Advantages of Body Amplify

It’s a full service fitness company with workouts and consultations as well as a line of supplements.
Support comes along with your purchases.
The shakes taste GREAT, especially the Chocolate Malt.
No sugar in the shakes as well.

Disadvantages of Body Amplify

Their prices are a little high, but they are a small company with a very tight budget so this is to be expected. (side note: They do offer promo codes to save on your orders. If you go to order use promo code RIPPED2015 to save 10% off your entire order)

Conclusion

All in all I think the Body Amplify line of supplements is solid. Being created by a seasoned certified personal trainer, Jordan KNOWS what nutrients and vitamins you need to help build a better body. For the price and the results, you can’t go wrong with Body Amplify!

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OXL Sport Review – Does It Work?

OXL Sport Overview

Great HealthWorks has been making the very successful Omega XL for coming up on 10 years now. With several celebrity endorsements, like Larry King and Terry Bradshaw, it has enjoyed a lot of success as a joint relief supplement. Now, they’re branching out with something a little more specific in OXL Sport. While the original Omega XL is designed for anyone with sore or aching joints, OXL Sport is more specifically targeted to those with an active lifestyle.

Recently retired NBA player Keyon Dooling is their celebrity endorser this time. In fact, he was involved in the production process from the beginning. He says, “I’ve worked with Great HealthWorks to create OXL Sport, a product with even greater potency than Omega XL – for people with active lifestyles.” It’s the supplement that athletes need to not only relieve joint pain, but support cardiovascular health, improve recovery, and enhance your cognitive function so you’re always in top mental and physical form.

OXL Sport Ingredients and How They Work

Big claims are one thing, but what’s really important is what goes into a supplement’s formula. In the case of OXL Sport, it’s all about the Omega 3s. It’s been pretty well established that Omega 3 Fatty Acids have several health benefits, including reduced inflammation, respiratory support, decreased triglyceride levels, and even alleviated symptoms of depression.

The OXL Sport formula uses a patented fish oil called PCSO-524 Oil Complex that they derived from the Green Lipped Mussel that grows only in the waters of New Zealand. This unique complex contains over 30 essential omega-3 fatty acids including ETA and DHA which are widely known to be by far the most essential of the fatty acids as well as ETA and OTA which must be sourced from the Green Lipped Mussel in New Zealand.

This Green Lipped Mussel was discovered when researchers noted the astounding mobility and agility of the elderly members of the indigenous Maoris of New Zealand. The community ate this shellfish as a major staple in their diet, and they showed no signs of arthritis as they aged. Their aged villagers were as mobile and spry as those who were much younger.

OXL Sport Pros and Cons

Advantages of OXL Sport

It is primarily composed of fish oil, which is known to have many health benefits.
It comes in a smaller capsule than we’re used to with fish oil.
It’s backed by a company
It can help you recover faster after tough workouts.
The ingredients are safe and natural.

Disadvantages of OXL Sport

The website doesn’t provide a lot of solid information about the product, just an overview of its benefits.
There doesn’t seem to be an option to order OXL Sport on the website.

Where to Buy

There is an OXL Sport website, but there is currently no option for making a purchase. They sent me a free sample to test out, so if I find out it’s worth using, I’ll figure out how to buy it and let you know here.

Conclusion

OXL Sport appears to be a healthy daily supplement. Omega-3s are clearly good for you. The company sent me a bottle to test. I’ll do that soon and report back here on our results.

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Catalyst Pre Workout Review – Should You Use It?

Catalyst Pre Workout Overview

When you want to get ripped and you work out regularly, the one supplement you should be taking is a pre workout supplement. Trouble is, once you start looking around at all your choices, you find out there are so many your head will spin. So how do you choose? Well, we’ve found that it helps a ton to start by know what you personally need and what you don’t need. Then you can start eliminating the ones that don’t suit you. At the most basically level, you generally want energy and good pumps. On top of that, some guys want additional benefits like fat burning, muscle building, and/or help with post workout recovery. Once you decide where you land on these issues, you can narrow your search and end up with the right pre workout for you.

Catalyst Pre Workout is made by Momentum Nutrition, a company with a “keep it simple” philosophy. Their stance is that if it’s a pre workout, let it be just that. Other needs are best met by taking other supplements. So what you’re promised with Catalyst Pre Workout is superior energy, pump, and focus. Nothing more and nothing less.

Catalyst Pre Workout Ingredients and How They Work

Momentum Nutrition has a strict policy against using “proprietary blends” in their formulas. Basically that means they tell you everything that’s in Catalyst Pre Workout, and they tell you how much. This is important because a lot of products contain all the right ingredients, but they dose them at such low levels, you just don’t get the benefit you’re expecting. But in Catalyst Pre Workout, you get the clinically tested doses. The formula includes:

Beta Alanine. 3.2 grams which is the daily dose that’s been clinically shown to delay muscle fatigue by increasing levels of carnosine in your muscles by about 44%. If your muscles don’t get tired so quickly, you can work out longer and harder.
Betaine. 2.5 grams which is the dose that’s been demonstrated in clinical tests to increase muscle power output.
Beet Root Extract. 600 mg which contain high levels of Nitrate which leads to increased Nitric Oxide for better pumps and energy.
Alpha GPC. 300 mg which they say is twice as much as you’ll find in most supplements. It improves the mind/body connection and increases muscle contraction.
Caffeine. 250 mg which is a lot, but not too over the top. They chose that dose because for most people, it’s the right amount to improve energy and focus for most people.
Theanine. 100 mg which is well within the effective range. It comes from Green Tea and it reduces negative effects of caffeine while enhancing the cognitive benefits.
Hordenine 50 mg and N-Methyl Tyramine 30 mg, both of which also magnify the benefits of caffeine.
Huperzine A. 50 mcg which increases acetylcholine which as you recall from above, improves muscle contractions and mind/muscle connections.

The recommended dose is one scoop of Catalyst Pre Workout taken preferably on an empty stomach about 30-45 minutes before your workout.

Catalyst Pre Workout Pros and Cons

Advantages of Catalyst Pre Workout

The dosing is precisely what you should need. So when they say a tub is 30 servings, it really is.
It focuses only on pre workout needs, without cluttering it with other goals.
It’s pretty affordable.

Disadvantages of Catalyst Pre Workout

There aren’t any independent Catalyst Pre Workout reviews to help let us know how well it’s working for real guys.

Where to Buy

You can purchase Catalyst Pre Workout through their website. The 30 serving tub sells for $29.99, which is a pretty reasonable $1 per serving.

Conclusion

Catalyst Pre Workout looks like a pretty good product, but we decided to find out for ourselves. We placed an order and plan to test it out soon very soon. Check back here and we’ll let you know our results.

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Realized Nootropics Review – Does It Work?

Realized Nootropics Overview

You know it and I know it. We live in a competitive world. And it gets more and more so all time. Whether its about attracting women, winning at sports, getting into the best college or grad school program, or being the one chosen for a promotion at work, it’s a dog eat dog world, and while we want to be healthy, we’ll do what it takes to get ahead. That’s why we’re seeing so many new products “brain boosting” category. They’re called nootropics, and they can actually help improve your cognitive abilities like focus, concentration, and memory. As with all supplements, some work better than others so we try to check out as many individually as we can.

I recently ordered some Realized Nootropics. Its available through their website online, and they promise that it can enhance your memory, improve your concentration, boost your productivity at work, and even elevate your creative thinking ability. This herbal supplement improves the way connections are made in your brain, so you can get these benefits both safely and effectively.

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Realized Nootropics Ingredients and How They Work

Formula is pretty much the first thing we look for when evaluating a new supplement. You have to know what goes in it to have an idea of what you can get out of it. With nootropics, you want, among other things, something that gets the neurotransmitters in your brain working at full capacity. Realized Nootropics attempt to accomplish this with ingredients they divide into 4 distinct functions, or steps.

Step 1 – Antioxidants like Vinpocetine and Bacopa Monnieri protect your brain cells against the kind of oxidative damage that can be caused by everyday stress. They eliminate the free radicals that cause the actual damage.

Step 2 – Phosphatidylserine boosts your mind’s ability to bounce back from stressful situations without losing cognitive ability.

Step 3 – Huperzia Serrata and Alpha GPC work directly on those neurotransmitters. They cause an increase in acetylcholine function so you’re capacity for memory is increased.

Step 4 – L-Theanine from green tea keeps you calm yet focused while L-Tyrosine boosts your mood with an increase in dopamine.

Realized Nootropics is meant to be taken daily, but you’ve got a few options for how you want to use it yourself. The standard dose is 1-2 capsules in the morning with a light meal. This dosage will keep you in top form on a regular basis. If you prefer, you can take it during times when you feel like you’ll need to be particularly on your game. You can also create a hybrid schedule that suits your needs. Whichever dosing method you choose, it’s recommended that you take 1 or 2 days off per week to make sure you don’t build up a tolerance to the ingredients.

Realized Nootropics Pros and Cons

Advantages of Realized Nootropics

The ingredients are all natural.
The website gives a good, thorough explanation of how the ingredients help improve cognitive function.
There’s a 90 day money back guarantee.
Dosing is flexible.

Disadvantages of Realized Nootropics

We didn’t find a lot any independent Realized Nootropics reviews from customers who’ve used it (though we’ll be posting our own results shortly.

Our Personal Test Results

As mentioned previously in this review, we received a bottle of Realized Nootropics for review about a month ago. I had one of our product testers named Jeff try this supplement out and this is what he had to say:

“Let me start off by saying that I have never taken a nootropic supplement before in my life. In fact when Rob approached me about trying one out I was like ‘what the hell is a nootropic’?! Anyways, the directions on the label state that you should take 1 – 2 capsules in the morning with a light meal.

I started off with just one in the morning for the first couple of days to see if it had any effect, and I have to be honest, I didn’t feel anything at first. After about 3 or 4 days I decided to up the dosage to 2 capsules in the morning on a completely empty stomach.

I would say about 2 hours later this time around I started to notice a ‘slight” calming effect. Not like I was feeling sleepy, I just felt relaxed and a bit more motivated. Again this was not some huge difference, and it might have even been a placebo effect for all I know.

This feeling seemed to last the better part of 3, maybe 4 hours, and I could start to feel the effects taper off after that.

I continued on this dosage for about 1 week and, although I started to feel the same effects, it seemed like towards the end it was starting to lose its effectiveness. They do mention that you can take 1-2 capsules before bed with a light meal for an “enhanced dream state”.

I decided to give that a go and I shit-you-not, that night I had the most vivid dreams I’ve had in a long time! I don’t know if it was the Realized nootropics or what, but it was like watching a movie in my sleep haha.

All in all I think this is a pretty good supplement as far as helping with lessening of anxiety and helping with motivation a little bit. However, I didn’t really notice any enhanced cognitive effects like a better memory, and I didn’t feel more productive at work. If I had to give it a star rating I would say 4 stars because of its calming effects. Thanks Rob!”

Where to Buy

The Realized Nootropics website gives you a few options for making a purchase. You can order 2 bottles (which is a one month supply) for $54.99 plus shipping. If you by a 3 month supply, you’ll pay $99.99 which is basically like paying $33.33 per month. You’ll also get free shipping with this choice. The most savings come with the 5 month package. You’ll pay $149.90 which is basically $30 a month, with no shipping charges. Whichever package you choose, you’re covered by a 90 day money back guarantee, though you’ll want to make sure you’re familiar with the terms because it looks like only you can only use one bottle and you have to return the rest.

Conclusion

We’ve tried several different nootropic formulas, and some have definitely worked better than others. Realized Nootropics, at least based on our personal testing, seems to have quite an effect on motivation and stress reduction.

My guess is that the best effects are seen over a much more prolonged period of time (think 4 weeks +), so I say if you’re going to order it you give it the appropriate amount of time before jumping to any conclusions. All in all, I say go for it!

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XtraHRD Review – Should You Use It?

XtraHRD Overview

XtraHRD claims it’s the strongest male enhancement formula available in the United States. That’s a big claim for a relatively obscure product, but we always hold off on making our final judgment until we do our homework. First, the claims: By taking the fast acting XtraHRD 45 minutes before sexual activity, you’ll have increased confidence, you’ll maximize your performance, and you’ll take 20 years off your sex life. And these effects can last for up to 4 days. Those are the claims. Now let’s take a look at the ingredients to see how likely it is that this stuff keeps the promises it makes.

XtraHRD Ingredients and How They Work

XtraHRD is available on Amazon, where an ingredient list is provided, but no details are given. Since we know a little about this stuff, we’ve provided explanations about how some of the components work to improve your sex life. The list includes:

Ginkgo Biloba which improves blood flow mainly to the brain for improved focus and memory, but also throughout the body, including the penis.
Korean Red Ginseng which is an energy booster as well as an aphrodisiac.
Eurycoma Longfolia which increases free testosterone by minimizing Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) which would otherwise bind to testosterone, making it unavailable.
Rhodiola Rosea which promotes sexual vigor and vitality.
Epimedium which increases blood flow to the penis for better erections.

All of this is in a 500mg proprietary blend. The recommended dose is 1 or 2 capsules taken about 30-45 minutes before sexual activity.

XtraHRD Pros and Cons

Advantages of XtraHRD

The ingredients are all natural.
XtraHRD reviews on Amazon are very favorable.
There’s no commitment. You only take it when needed and it lasts for 4 days.
You can save money by purchasing more pills at a time.

Disadvantages of XtraHRD

There are only 4 reviews, they’re all glowing, and they were all written in the span of a week.
They say it’s the strongest formula in the US, but at 500mg of the listed ingredients, that just doesn’t make sense. There wouldn’t be enough an any one ingredient to make much of a difference.

Where to Buy

You can purchase XtraHRD through Amazon or a few additional retail websites. A 4-capsule package costs $18 while a 10-count pack goes for $40.

Conclusion

You would probably feel minimal benefit if you give XtraHRD a try, but it would hardly qualify as the strongest formula in the US. You’re better off going with a stronger formula, and better still, a daily supplement to allow the ingredients to build up in your system.

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Male 48 Hours Review – Does It Work?

Male 48 Hours Overview

If you’ve ever gone on Amazon to see what’s out there as far as male enhancement supplements go, you know there are, well, tons. There are testosterone boosters, pills you take every day, and pills you take just when you need them. And don’t forget the creams, gels, sprays, and patches either. Some are well known brands with lots of relevant information available. And some are the kind of thing you can’t find anywhere else. But what we do here is take them each one by one, attempting to break it down and provide you with as much information about them as is humanly possible. That way, you can make an informed decision about whether you want to go out on a limb and try something new, or stick with a name brand with a loyal following.

Male 48 Hours is a pretty obscure fast acting male enhancement supplement. Its main distributor seems to be Amazon, though there are a few other outlets as well. Information is a little hard to come by, but we do our best.

As a fast acting supplement, Male 48 Hours is meant to help you achieve and maintain a solid erection so you can get the job done, so to speak. Basically, it’s an all natural substitute for Viagra. So let’s dig a little deeper and see what we can find about how well Male 48 Hours might work.

Male 48 Hours Ingredients and How They Work

None of the product pages we found for Male 48 Hours display the ingredients, but luckily, we found a customer review that did. It’s second hand information and it hasn’t been verified, but it’s the best we’ve got so we’ll pass it along. Just take it with a grain of salt. The Male 48 Hours formula includes:

Vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant that has long been though of as the sex drive vitamin.
Zinc which is important to the body’s natural testosterone production process.
Niacin which causes the “niacin flush” by increasing circulation. This helps with sensitivity as well as erection quality.
Ginseng which is an aphrodisiac and energy booster.
Ginkgo Biloba which improves blood flow, mainly to the brain but throughout the body as well.
L-Arginine which increases nitric oxide which in turn widens blood vessels so more blood can flow through, causing bigger, harder erections.
Horny Goat Weed which also improves blood flow for better erections.
Maca which is an herbal aphrodisiac to boost libido.
Green Tea which is an antioxidant.

Instructions are to take 1 Male 48 Hours pill about 45 minutes before having sex. It’s best to take it on an empty stomach, and you’re advised to talk to a doctor if you have a heart condition and to discontinue taking it if you experience any side effects.

Male 48 Hours Pros and Cons

Advantages of Male 48 Hours

The ingredients are all natural.
You don’t have to take it every day. There’s no commitment required.

Disadvantages of Male 48 Hours

We only found one Male 48 Hours review from a customer and it was negative, saying that it just plain doesn’t work. No side effects, but no expected effects either.
It costs about $5 per pill.

Where to Buy

Male 48 Hours is available through Amazon. A package of 4 pills costs $19.95.

Conclusion

The formula looks decent, but we have no idea how much of each ingredient is used, which makes it hard to judge it fairly. Really the only thing we have to rely on is the one negative review, and that leads us to conclude that there are better options besides Male 48 Hours.

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Man Up Instant Enhancer Review – Does It Work?

Man Up Instant Enhancer Overview

Man Up Instant Enhancer is a male enhancement that promises to add 3 or 4 inches of length to your penis. But if you’ve learned anything about male enhancement from our site, we hope you’ve learned that a pill is not going to give you permanent penis growth. So right off the bat, we’ve got the first strike against it. But on the other hand, lots of products try to hook customers with promises of growth, but really the benefits lie in their performance enhancements. This may be the case with Man Up Instant Enhancer too. Let’s take a closer look.

It turns out Man Up Instant Enhancer is a little different from most of the others. Whereas those others do talk about performance enhancement as well as penis enlargement, Man Up Instant Enhancer doesn’t. For this product, it’s all about the enlargement. All the promises are related to size. They say you’ll see great length increases, wider girth, even a straighter member. The closest they get to talking about performance is when they say that the increased surface area means you’ll have more sensitivity for a more pleasurable experience for everyone involved. So let’s talk about ingredients to see if it can deliver on the promises it does make.

Man Up Instant Enhancer Ingredients and How The Work

The Man Up Instant Enhancer formula is not exactly what we’re used to seeing. It includes:

Zinc which is important for the body’s natural testosterone making process.
Korean Ginseng which is an aphrodisiac and an energy booster.
Avena Sativa which helps keep testosterone free and available for use.

Their description of these ingredients is that they increase blood flow and libido. The rest are all pretty much fillers and not worth mentioning.

The recommended dose is 1 Man Up Instant Enhancer pill per day. They say you’ll start to see size increases in about 2-3 weeks and that again, you’ll gaine 3-4 inches in penis length.

Man Up Instant Enhancer Pros and Cons

Advantages of Man Up Instant Enhancer

They say it’s been clinically tested.
The ingredients are all natural.

Disadvantages of Man Up Instant Enhancer

While clinical tests are mentioned, none are actually cited.
Most of the ingredients are fillers.
We only found one Man Up Instant Enhancer review online and it was not favorable.
Its sole promise is penis growth, which is not possible.
It’s expensive.

Where to Buy

You can purchase Man Up Instant Enhancer through Amazon. A one month supply costs $54, which is fairly expensive for an unproven supplement.

Conclusion

Man Up Instant Enhancer hangs its hat entirely on penis enlargement. The trouble with that is it’s just not possible for a pill to successfully do that. So we have recommend you give this one a pass. Find a good, solid performance enhancer, and you’ll be much happier.

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Vita Man Xtreme Review – Does It Work?

Vita Man Xtreme Overview

As you might guess from the name, Vita Man Xtreme is kind of a hybrid between a daily vitamin and a male performance supplement. The idea is that you take it every day to focus on boosting free testosterone, which can lead to better performance in the gym as well as in the bedroom. The stated benefits from taking this supplement are:

Increased lean muscle mass as a result of more productive workouts.
Better blood flow which leads to better workouts as well as better erections.
Improved ability to handle stress.
More confidence and mental focus.
Boosted libido and enhanced sexual performance.

You can find Vita Man Xtreme online through retailers like Amazon. So let’s take a closer look so you know whether or not this is something you should get for yourself.

Vita Man Xtreme Ingredients and How They Work

There are a lot of sources for information about Vita Man Xtreme. Mostly, they talk about several of the ways this stuff is supposed to work. They let us know that Vita Man Xtreme helps stop the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Excess testosterone does convert to estrogen, and the less of that you have going on the better. It also elevates free testosterone levels. You have total testosterone and free testosterone. Free testosterone is the kind that actually benefits you.

Some of the key ingredients are:

Tongkat Ali which is supposed to increase free testosterone
Tribulus Terrestris which increases your natural testosterone production
Muira Puama, Catuaba, and Maca which are herbal aphrodisiacs
Boron, Nettle, Oat Straw, Orchic, and Oyster Extract which are all supposed to increase testosterone.

The dosing instructions are to take 2 Vita Man Xtreme pills a day, preferably on an empty stomach. You can take it continuously, but if you prefer, you can also cycle it by taking it 5 days on/2 days off.

Vita Man Xtreme Pros and Cons

Advantages of Vita Man Xtreme

It’s pretty inexpensive.
The ingredients are all natural.
There are lots of testosterone boosting ingredients.
The few Vita Man Xtreme reviews we’ve seen are all pretty positive.

Disadvantages of Vita Man Xtreme

You have to take it every day.
There aren’t a lot of reviews so the customer feedback is a little lacking.

Where to Buy

Vita Man Xtreme is available through Amazon. A 60-count bottle is a one-month supply and costs $19.99, which puts it near the low end of average testosterone boosters.

Conclusion

The Vita Man Xtreme formula is pretty run of the mill, and it’s hard to know just how effective it will be because we don’t know how much of each ingredient is used. But with that said, the ingredients are decent, and you’ll probably see some positive effect. So for $20, Vita Man Xtreme is probably worth giving a try.

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Black 3K Review – Should You Use It?

Overview
Ingredients
Pros and Cons
Where to Buy
Conclusion
User Reviews

Black 3K Overview

With so many players in the male enhancement supplement market, you’re bound to run into some that might be not so on the up and up. A budding entrepreneur gets an idea that he can produce and sell a supplement on the cheap, and voila, a new contender is born. Every time we come across a product we haven’t seen before, we necessarily approach it with this in mind. It might be perfectly legit, but then again it may not. So we look at each of them with fresh eyes, with the goal of finding the truth.

After all, you can’t judge a book by its cover, and in the past I have found that some of the best and most effective male enhancement supplements are the ones that you would least expect at first glance, so alas, they all get a fair shake.

Black 3K is a male enhancement supplement you can find online. Sometimes you’ll see it listed as Rhino Black 3K. It’s the kind of fast acting pill that everyone wants, something that can replace Viagra and the other prescription pills. By simply taking one Black 3K capsules an hour before sex, you’ll achieve a great erection, you’ll perform better than ever before, you’ll last longer than you thought possible, and you’ll reach an explosive orgasm in the end. Those, of course, are the claims, so lets take a closer look at the ingredients to see if they hold water.

Black 3K Ingredients and How They Work

There is no specific product web page for Black 3K, but you can find information on the formula listed on some of the websites that sell it. The full ingredients list includes:

Goji Extract, Deng Sen Extract, Atractylodes, Cinnamon Bark, Dismutase, Cornus, Cuscuta, Dang Gui, Licorice, Condonopsis, Cordyseps Sinensis, Rubus, Panax Ginseng, Pueraria lobata, Superoxide, and Dismutase.

Most of these are not the usual suspects when it comes to enhancement ingredients. Sure there’s Goji which is meant to increase virility, Ginseng for energy and stamina, and Cordyceps for libido, but most of the others are pretty unfamiliar.

The label warns that you need to consult your doctor if you have a heart condition or experience any side effects. There’s actually another product that’s come out recently called Black 4K, which by all accounts is virtually the same thing as Black 3K.

Black 3K Pros and Cons

Advantages of Black 3K

You don’t have to take it every day. There’s no commitment necessary.
It’s not expensive to try.
The few Black 3K reviews we’ve found have been very favorable, saying it really helps erections.

Disadvantages of Black 3K

The ingredients are mostly unfamiliar.
The warnings about heart problems may raise suspicions that there may be some undisclosed ingredients in the formula that will cause problems for anyone taking medications for a heart condition.

Where to Buy

You can purchase Black 3K online at Amazon among other retail sites. I’ve seen prices from $8.99 to $12.99 so make sure you shop around.

Update (5/19/2018) – Black 3K contains hidden ingredient!

So I was taking a brief look through this post, seeing if there was any info I could add since I last took a look into it.

It turns out that the FDA issued a public notification on Black 3K back in December of 2016, recalling the product from the market.

Why did they do that?

Well, an FDA lab analysis confirmed that Black 3K contains Sildenafil, which happens to be the active ingredient in Viagra.

This is not the first time this has happened.

It is not to be taken lightly, either, as this can pose extreme health risks especially if you are currently taking nitrates or other heart medications, but the fact of the matter is that sneaking ingredients into a pill is not to be trusted.

In fact, in the last year alone the FDA has recalled literally DOZENS of tainted sexual enhancement products, including:

Conclusion

It happens all the time that fast acting male enhancements get recalled when the FDA discovers they use undisclosed ingredients, potentially dangerous for people with heart conditions and those taking medications for them. This hasn’t been the case with Black 3K, but the formula looks like the same kind of formula usually found in these products. The reviews for Black 3K are very favorable. Just proceed with caution if you’re going to use it.

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Excelerol Overview

What is Excelerol?

Excelerol Ingredients and How They Work

So what about those ‘Clinical Studies’?

Excelerol User Reviews

Excelerol vs. Adderall

Excelerol FAQ’s

Who makes it?

How do I take it?

How long does it take to work?

Are there any Side Effects?

Is it safe to take?

Where to Buy Excelerol?

How much is it?

Is there a guarantee?

Excelerol Pros and Cons

Recommendation

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Is there really a need for post-cycle therapy?

Restoring your body’s natural production of testosterone

Ridding the body of estrogen while suppressing growing estrogen levels

Restore your liver to optimal functioning capacity

Top Post-Cycle Therapy Supplements

Aromatase Inhibitor (AI)

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)

Natural Testosterone Boosters

Avena Sativa

Tongkat Ali

Ashwaganda

Forskolin

ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6)

Zinc

Magnesium

Vitamin B6

Vitamin D3

Supplements NOT to Take

Ergogenic Aids

Multiple Pro-hormones

Conclusion

Alpha Male Stack for Men Overview

How to Use Alpha Male Stack for Men

Alpha Male Stack for Men Pros and Cons

Where to Buy

Conclusion

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BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack Overview

What Is GRP HD?

What Is Test?

BPI Lean, Hard & Shredded Stack Pros and Cons

Where to Buy

Conclusion

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Contents

What is Alpha ZXT?

Our Problem With It

Fake Comments

Update 6/3/2015 – Now They’re Saying Stephen Hawking is using it!

Update! (6/20/2015) Now James Cameron Uses It…

My Personal Results and Findings

Frequently Asked Questions We Get

How Do I Take It?

How Long Does It Take To Work?

Can I Buy This In Stores?

Does It Cause Any Side Effects?

Is It Really Better Then Adderall?

Who Makes It?

How Do I Cancel?

If This Is So Great, Where Are All The Reviews?

Recommendation

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References

Belly Blaster Overview

Belly Blaster Ingredients and How They Work

Belly Blaster Pros and Cons

Where to Buy

Conclusion

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Why the Need for Extra Supplementation?

Keeping Your Gains

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